Rolling Stock Design Engineer

.Joining Arup 

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The Opportunity

 This is an exciting opportunity to work with delivery teams supporting major projects in India and the Middle East.  We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

You will play a key role in the Rail Systems Team, supporting the technical delivery and performance of rolling stock projects. You will report to the Rolling Stock Engineer and Senior Rolling Stock Engineer, assisting in the coordination of project activities, contributing technical input, and collaborating closely with other disciplines to ensure effective and integrated project delivery.

The successful candidate will be based in our Bangalore office supporting India and global teams (primarily in the Middle East).

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to

• Rolling Stock Design & Delivery: Support the design, specification, and integration of rolling stock (locomotives, metro cars, EMUs, DMUs, wagons) from concept to commissioning.

• Technical Specifications & Compliance: Assist in preparing technical specifications in line with Indian and international standards (RDSO, EN, UIC, BS) and client requirements.

• Subsystem Expertise: Contribute to assessments of mechanical and electrical systems including carbody, bogie, traction, brakes, couplers, doors, HVAC, and pneumatics.

• Assurance & Analysis: Support rolling stock assurance activities such as performance analysis, stress, crashworthiness, dynamics, gauging, and RAMS.

• Design Coordination: Work with multidisciplinary teams (signalling, track, power, systems) to ensure seamless integration.

• Quality & Site Support: Assist in design reviews and provide QA support at manufacturing sites (carbody shells, bogie frames).

• Regulatory & Stakeholder Liaison: Support coordination with authorities including RDSO and statutory bodies to ensure approvals and compliance.

• Project Delivery & HSE: Contribute to timely project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.

• Client & Team Collaboration: Participate in workshops, client meetings, and collaborate with global teams; support junior engineers.

• Reporting & Innovation: Prepare technical documentation, support feasibility and sustainability studies, and promote innovative design practices.

If this role right for you?

·       Bachelor’s degree (BEng/BSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree or specialisation in Railway Engineering is beneficial but not essential.

·       Minimum 7 years of post-graduate experience, including minimum 4 years experience working on rolling stock projects in India or internationally.

·       Understanding of Indian (RDSO, IRS) and international (EN, UIC, BS, UAE, KSA) standards, as well as familiarity with Indian regulatory and statutory approval procedures.

·       Experience supporting clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.

·       Familiarity with rolling stock procurement, requirements management, specification development, and supplier coordination.

·       Experience of working in Multi-D environment and with good interface skills.

·       Ability to assist in developing and reviewing technical documentation, test reports, and compliance submissions.

·       Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

·       Overseas Travel: Willingness to travel within India and internationally for project delivery and client engagement.

·       Working towards Chartered Engineer status and membership in a relevant professional body.

·       Knowledge of depot design, maintenance planning, and asset management systems is desirable.

What we offer you

 At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 

 We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

 We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs 

 Different people, shared values.

 Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

 Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

 We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

 What happens next?

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

 If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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