SCADA System Subject Matter Expert – High Speed Rail Project

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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In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

CTR – Regional Technical Centre of Systra India takes care of the international production of major projects at Systra Group level. CTR team has expertise in design of High-Speed Rail, Metro, Conventional Rail, Bridges, Highways, Depots, Stations and Transport Planning. Starting from Feasibility/Concept stage to Detailed Design to IFC/Shop drawings, the disciplines involved have experience of designing in accordance with various international codes and delivered projects across the world.

CTR team has successfully delivered some major projects in UK, UAE, Tanzania, KSA, Australia, Canada and Denmark. One of the major achievements of India CTR team has been the design of HS2 project in UK. We played an instrumental role in delivering 3 major Sublots on HS2 with our teams proactively engaging with Front Office in UK and delivering beyond client expectations. This resulted in India team receiving many accolades from the contractor BBV and client HS2. 

CTR team in India is proficient in working on multi-disciplinary projects integrating Design, BIM and Drawing production in a seamless workflow incorporating different software. The technical and management teams within CTR get an opportunity to work and interact with other CTR teams within Systra Group from Paris, Poland, Dubai, Philippines and Brazil.

• SCADA System Design & Architecture
• Lead the design and architecture of the SCADA system for the High-Speed Rail network.
• Define SCADA system requirements, functional specifications, and interface control documents.
• Develop system architecture including servers, RTUs, PLCs, communication networks, and operator workstations.
• Ensure system scalability, redundancy, cybersecurity, and high availability.
• Integration with Railway Subsystems
• Integrate SCADA with key HSR subsystems including:
• Traction Power Supply System
• Signalling and Train Control
• Tunnel ventilation systems
• Environmental Control Systems (ECS) 
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Station utilities
• Coordinate with system suppliers and engineering teams to ensure proper data exchange and interface management.
• Technical Specifications & Documentation
• Prepare and review:
• SCADA technical specifications
• Functional design specifications
• Interface control documents (ICDs)
• Design reports
• Test procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant railway and industrial standards.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination
• Review vendor designs and technical submissions.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement and system selection.
• Participate in technical evaluation of SCADA vendors and integrators.
• Testing & Commissioning 
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Validate system functionality, alarms, data acquisition, and control commands.
• Support integration testing across multiple railway systems.
• Cybersecurity & System Reliability
• Ensure SCADA system meets cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure.
• Implement redundancy, failover mechanisms, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Project Coordination
• Work closely with: Signalling engineers, Electrical and traction engineers, Communication system teams, Civil and station design teams, Provide technical inputs during design reviews and project meetings.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or Control Systems Engineering or Automation Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in SCADA systems or industrial automation.5+ years of experience in railway, metro, or high-speed rail projects. 
• Proven experience in large infrastructure SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA platforms (Siemens, Schneider, ABB, GE, etc.) 
• PLC and RTU systems 
• Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850, OPC) 
• Network architecture for SCADA systems 
• Redundant system design  
• Understanding of railway operations and control systems.
• Preferred Experience High Speed Rail or Metro Rail projects. 
• Knowledge of railway international standards such as: IEC standards for SCADA and control systems, Railway safety and operational standards.
• Experience in system integration across multiple railway subsystems.

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!