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Lead Design Engineer – Installation
Indra Group. Lead and coordinate the Design Engineering team across multiple revenue collection installation projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in installation and design engineering within complex environments, with a strong focus on railway engineering requirements and technical documentation. Capable of providing leadership in design, installation, and project delivery while ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Installation/Design Engineering ExperienceMicroStation or AutoCAD ProficiencyRailway Engineering/Design KnowledgeElectrical Installations and Network Infrastructure UnderstandingSentinel and CSCS or ECS Certifications
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Hard Skills
Installation DesignEngineering Drawing ReviewTechnical Documentation ProductionSite Survey ExecutionAs-Built DocumentationData Cabling KnowledgeEthernet/Networking TechnologiesTechnical Specification InterpretationProject Delivery SupportDesign Documentation Maintenance
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMentoringTechnical LeadershipTeam CoordinationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
MicroStationAutoCADCAD FilesOSS MonitoringDesign Schematics
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Site-Access/Safety CertificationSentinel CertificationCSCS CertificationECS Certification
Industry Keywords
Railway EngineeringTransport EngineeringAutomated Fare CollectionInstallation EngineeringElectrical Engineering
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and coordinate the Design Engineering team across multiple revenue collection installation projects
- Provide technical direction, prioritisation and mentoring
- Plan, prioritise and allocate engineering workload according to project priorities, programme requirements, resources, competence and technical complexity
- Review client design scope and requirements and identify design changes or act as project design lead
- Attend pre-scope reviews, project kick-offs and technical meetings with internal teams, clients and sponsors
- Lead intrusive and non-intrusive site surveys and produce reports
- Produce new installation designs from client CAD files
- Amend existing installation designs according to project scope
- Produce and maintain design documentation, schematics and supporting technical information
- Support communications and network-related design activities, including data schematics and OSS monitoring requirements
- Review design drawings and ensure suitability for implementation
- Support Project Engineers during installation and commissioning
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex design, installation and interface issues
- Conduct site visits for design development, installation progress and audits
- Update installation drawings after completed works and support release of Master As-Built designs
- Assist Project Managers with design progress, technical issues and project close-out
- Support preparation and verification of handover documentation
- Support technical transition, knowledge transfer and engineering capability development
- Liaise with Project Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Systems Engineering and other technical disciplines
- Act as CRE (Design) where required to meet client or Network Rail requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in installation/design engineering within a complex engineering environment
- Previous railway, transport or Automated Fare Collection experience
- Experience working with Railway engineering/design requirements
- MicroStation, AutoCAD or equivalent engineering drawing experience; MicroStation preferred
- Experience with Railway station installation drawings and As-Built documentation
- Relevant site-access/safety certification
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and client requirements
- Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Good understanding of electrical installations, structured data cabling and network infrastructure
- Knowledge of Ethernet/networking technologies such as copper, fibre and topologies
- Experience supporting installation and project delivery changes during the delivery phase
- Ability to communicate effectively with Delivery and Engineering teams and clients
- Clean Driving Licence
- University Engineering degree Level 4/5 or Mechatronics engineering discipline or equivalent level
- Relevant Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Telecommunications or Installation Engineering background
- Sentinel and CSCS or ECS certifications
- Able to travel and work away from home if required
- Able to work during the night if required
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days
- Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
- Private medical insurance, including dental and optical
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible/remote working options
- Charitable initiatives
- Formal and informal social events
- Learning and development programs
- Innovative and collaborative work environment