Principal/ Chief Architect_ BID Position

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

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.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices. 

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.

We are seeking applications for the position of Principal/ Chief Architect for Airport project.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead architectural planning, design, and detailing for airport facilities of international standards.
• Ensure compliance with global codes, sustainability practices, and aviation-specific regulations.
• Develop and review architectural drawings, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, landscape, and façade teams to ensure holistic design integration.
• Provide design leadership during construction, ensuring adherence to approved concepts.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to knowledge transfer within the project team.
• Prepare feasibility studies, design presentations, and project documentation.

Profile/Skills

Education:

• Graduate degree in Architecture.

Experience:

More than 20 years of professional experience in architectural design.

We are seeking a distinguished Architectural Planning & Design Expert associated with an Expatriate / Outside India Architect to lead the architectural planning, detailing, and design development for the Airport Infrastructure Project.

• Must have executed at least one contract of similar nature of work in the last 7 years (ending 30.04.2026) with minimum built-up area requirements as follows:
  • 57,200 sqm for one work
  • 35,750 sqm for two works 
  • 28,600 sqm for three works

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!