Chief Expert - Integration, Testing and Commissioning (International)

Ahmedabad · On-site

About this role

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

SYSTRA is a cutting-edge international consulting and engineering powerhouse in India, driving transformative infrastructure solutions across Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban Planning, and Water Infrastructure for both public and private sectors.

 

Our unparalleled expertise is forged through groundbreaking technical excellence and a proven track record of successful project delivery. We offer fully integrated, strategic services that leverage industry-leading best practices to transform complex infrastructure challenges.

 

About Project : Systra is appointed to provide Project Management Consultancy Services for Works of Signalling & Telecommunication System, SCADA System, and Ticketing System Of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project.

 

We are seeking applications:

Position: Chief Expert-Integration, Testing and Commissioning (International)

 

Hiring for Project Management Consultancy Services for Works of Signalling & Telecommunication System, SCADA System, and Ticketing System of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project

Location: Ahmedabad

Missions/Main Duties

This position shall report to PD and Dy. PD. The activities of the position shall include but not limited to:

  • Planning of integration, testing and commissioning of sub systems/prototypes of S&T-OCC system.
  • Prepare integration, testing and commissioning plans based on inputs from all sub systems, standards, best practices, operational requirement so as to demonstrate the System readiness for commercial operations.
  • Final acceptance of the S&T-OCC System based on the results of the prototype, serial and/or system test.
  • Submitting all necessary documents and have discussions etc. with CMRS / RDSO/ other Statutory Authorities to obtain approvals.
  • Plan, arrange and supervise all the trial tests, if required, with the support of the Client(NHSRCL), well in advance of the trial runs.
  • Assist and coordinate with different parties i.e. contractors, ISA etc.
  • Any other roles and responsibilities required to be performed to complete the project and assigned by PD and Client(NHSRCL).
  • Profile/Skills

    Min. Qualification: Engineering Graduate (B.E/B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics stream or equivalent )

     

    Experience:

  • Total Experience: Overall 20 years of experience in Railways/Metro.
  • Relevant Experience: 10 years of experience in integration of Systems during construction phase in Rail-based Transit System project(s)*.
  • Specific experience: Minimum 02 years of experience as in-charge of Integration, Testing and Commissioning in HighSpeed Rail Project(s)***.
  • *Rail-based Transit System project(s) shall mean High-Speed Railways / Semi High-Speed Railways / Metro Railways projects as defined below:

    • High-Speed Railways projects (ETCS based) with operational speed equal or greater than 250 Kmph shall only be considered for evaluation.
    • Semi High-Speed Railways including Urban/Suburban/ Intercity/ Regional Passenger Transit Systems, projects with operational speed equal to or greater than 160 Kmph shall only be considered for evaluation.
    • Metro Railways excluding LRT/Tram/Monorail Systems, projects shall only be considered for evaluation.

    *** High-Speed Rail Project mean High Speed Railways projects (ETCS based) with operational speed equal or greater than 250 Kmph.

    We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!

    Company at a glance

    SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and mobility solutions. For more than 65 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure.

    With its 11,000 employees, the Group's mission is to connect people and bring territories closer together in the 80 countries where it operates. By making travel more fluid, the infrastructures designed by SYSTRA bring communities together, develop social integration and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure.

    A signature for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved at a very early stage in the design phase, right through to the deployment and maintenance test phases. SYSTRA provides all of its services in more than 80 countries worldwide and generates 80% of its turnover internationally.

    KEY FIGURES

    • €1.3 bn in sales in 2024
    • 2nd international engineering company for Mass Transit & Rail*
    • 3d for Bridges*
    • 6th in the Transport sector*
    • Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking, 2025
    Team Size10,001+ employees
    WorkspaceOn-site
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Location
    Ghatlodiya Taluka, Gujarat, India
    Websitesystra.com
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