Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Signalling Engineer with preferred experience in ducting / cable

containment design to support the delivery of complex rail projects in Sweden. You will lead the

development of signalling cable routes, containment systems, and associated design deliverables,

ensuring seamless integration with civil works and full compliance with Swedish and European

rail standards.





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**Signalling Systems Design**

 Develop detailed designs for signalling systems (e.g., interlocking interfaces, lineside

equipment, axle counters/track circuits, ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 assets).

 Produce and review schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination details,

and I/O lists for signalling equipment rooms (SERs/TSRs) and lineside cabinets.

 Ensure systems integration with telecom, power, and SCADA where applicable.

**Ducting & Cable Containment**

 Preliminary, and detailed design of cable routes, duct banks, trench paths, route markers,

manholes/pull boxes, cable ladders/trays, and protective conduits across open track,

stations, bridges, and tunnels.

 Develop cable routing drawings (plans, profiles, cross-sections), typical details, and

installation method statements aligned to Swedish practice and CENELEC.

**Coordination & Assurance**

 Coordinate closely with civil, track, structures, and utilities to avoid clashes and optimize

constructability.

 Conduct clash detection, buildability reviews, and site surveys (including walkouts and asbuilt verification).

 Contribute to and comply with BIM Execution Plans (BEP); maintain accurate asset data

for BIM/asset registers.

 Deliver designs under CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129 (RAMS), EN 50159 (safety-related

communications), and EMC requirements.

 Ensure compliance with Trafikverket standards, EU/EN norms, and project-specific

technical specifications.





**Delivery & Governance**

 Deliver Signalling plan, Cable plan, Bonding plan, Location box design, Level crossing

design.

 Prepare Bills of Materials (BoM), method statements, specifications, and

test/commissioning input for cable networks.

 Participate in design reviews, interface meetings, and value engineering initiatives.





 **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

 **Experience:** 4–7 years in rail signalling design, with significant hands-on ducting/cable

containment design for mainline or metro.

 **Preference:** Demonstrated delivery under European CENELEC standards and Swedish

Trafikverket requirements.

 **Technical Skills:**

o Proficiency in MicroStation / Bentley OpenRail / OpenBuildings, AutoCAD, and

BIM coordination tools (e.g., Navisworks, Solibri).

o Strong knowledge of ERTMS/ETCS interfaces, lineside equipment, equipment

room layouts, and EMC/segregation rules.

o Ability to produce cable routing & containment details, perform

load/capacity/voltage drop calculations, and develop construction-ready

drawings.

 **Soft Skills:**

o Clear communicator (English required; Swedish language is an advantage).

o Strong collaboration across disciplines and contractors; proactive problem-solver.





**Preferred Certifications & Experience**

 CENELEC RAMS training (EN 50126/8/9) or equivalent.

 Experience with Trafikverket TDOK documents and Swedish rail design processes.

 Familiarity with FRMCS readiness, GSM-R interface considerations, and IP network

segregation (coordination with telecom).

 Professional Engineer (or European equivalent), IRSE membership/certification is a plus.

 Experience on tunnel cable containment, bridge crossings, and challenging brownfield

integrations.





**Key Deliverables**

 Signalling layouts and functional schematics.

 Cable routing plans, profiles, cross-sections, and typical details (duct banks, trays, ladders,

risers, penetrations).

 Cable schedules, termination drawings, and BoMs.

 EMC/separation matrices, risk registers, and design assurance documentation.

 As-built updates and redline drawings; inputs for testing & commissioning.





**Tools & Platforms**

 Bentley (OpenRail, MicroStation), AutoCAD, Navisworks/Solibri for coordination.

 BIM/CDE (ProjectWise, BIM 360 or equivalent).

 Spreadsheet/calculation tools for voltage drop, derating, and capacity.





**Key Words**

 Signalling design, Bentley (OpenRail, MicroStation), BIM/CDE (ProjectWise, BIM 360 or

equivalent). Signalling plan, bonding plan, cable routing plan

 Ducting/cable containment design

 Swedish Rail

**Performance Metrics (KPIs)**

 Design quality: First-time-right percentage; number/severity of NCRs.

 Compliance: Zero major deviations from Trafikverket/CENELEC; timely closure of review

comments.

 Coordination: Clash rate reduction and on-time interface milestone delivery.

 Schedule adherence: % deliverables submitted on or before baseline dates.

 Constructability: Field change requests attributable to design (< target threshold).

 Safety by design: Closure of HSE/Arbetsmiljö actions in design reviews.





BGV:





+ Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

+ Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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