Railway Alignment Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and design of:
• Horizontal and vertical railway alignments
• Yard layouts and alignment alternatives
• -Work on Final location surveys and DPR preparation for Indian Railways projects
• -Perform alignment design as per Indian Railways standards and codes
• -Prepare and review:
• Alignment plans
• L-sections and profiles
• Curve, gradient, and layout calculations

Software & Tools

• Civil 3D / OpenRail mandatory
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and survey data interpretation

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Indian Railways standards, including:
• IRSOD
• IRPWM
• IRCM
• IRSM
• Bridge manuals
• Railway layout, curve, and gradient calculations
• Ability to interpret survey data (DGPS / LiDAR / TS) for alignment design

Coordination & Leadership

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, including:
• Structures
• Land acquisition
• Hydrology
• Estimation
• S&T
• Electrical & MEP
• Survey and site teams
• -Guide and provide technical inputs for:
• Feasibility reports
• DPR drawings and documentation
• Review and guide the drafting team for technical accuracy

Client Interaction & Ownership

• Maintain strong professional relationship with clients
• Handle tasks independently with full ownership
• Attend and lead technical meetings with clients when required
• Prepare and submit compliances for client comments on drawings
• Handle escalations and ensure timely delivery with quality

Planning & Team Management

• Conduct internal technical coordination meetings
• Plan deliverables to achieve faster turnaround without compromising quality
• Manage drafting resources efficiently

Desired Attributes

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

High level of accountability and ownership

Always motivated to learn new skills and adopt modern railway design practices

Ability to work under tight timelines in a professional manner.