Lead Engineer

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📍 Kolkata, WB, INFULL TIME

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.

Understand better who we are by visiting www.systra.in

Context

Systra India's design business line is the leading design team for metros, highways, special bridges, Urban Planning and water projects in India. The team has designed over 900 kms of viaduct & Bridges along with 43 kms of tunnels and 82 underground stations, 345 Elevated & at-grade Stations, 19 Depots besides 300 plus stations being designed currently. The team has also completed 3,165 km of highways detail design projects and 22,506 km of design/ feasibility projects. The team has also worked on detailed design for Drainage and Utilities, design of WTP and STP etc.

 

We are also very proud to have designed the first monopile in India for the Mumbai Coastal Road project. We have the distinction of designing the fastest implemented metro project in the country with Lucknow and now have broken the record in Kanpur Metro. Apart from Indian projects the team also provides design services to projects as far as Philippines in the east to Columbia in the West.

 

We are also conversant with BIM (Building Information Modelling) which enhances all stages of the infrastructure life cycle, from design to construction and maintenance, which is why we integrate it into our projects and offer it to our clients. Our design team has extensive exposure to both domestic and international markets, contracts, codes and specification.

Missions/Main Duties

  • As a Lead Highway Design Engineer, you will be responsible for detail design of Roads /Highway projects and manage project teams. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that the design is safe, functional and meet applicable codes and standards.
  • Familiar with relevant IRC and AASHTO codes.
  • Experience in Detail Design Projects
  • Detail design of Horizontal, Vertical alignment.
  • Efficiency in Open Roads
  • Understanding of design prinsiples of highways
  • Preparing and reviewing drawing in accordance with Client requirement ensuring safety and quality.

Profile/Skills

  • Bachelors in Civil Engineering. 
  • Master Degree in Transportation / Highway Engineering is preferable.
  • Efficiency in Civil 3D / Open Roads
  • Good Communication skills 

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!

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This Lead Engineer role at systra is based in Kolkata, WB, IN. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Lead Engineer position at systra was posted on Feb 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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