Urban Planner

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 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

• Assist the Senior Planner and Team Leader in urban planning and design assignments.
• Work on master planning, town development schemes, and related building design/planning projects.
• Prepare reports, planning documents, concept notes, and technical summaries.
• Conduct spatial data analysis using ArcGIS and QGIS.
• Develop maps, thematic plans, and spatial interpretations for project deliverables.
• Prepare project presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and support proposal submissions.
• Use AutoCAD for planning drawings and related documentation.
• Support business development activities, including preparation of pitch materials and project credentials.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for project updates, requirements, and deliverables.
• Assist in data collection, research, documentation, and project scheduling support.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Town Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in building design and planning projects.
• Experience in master planning or town development schemes preferred.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong skills in report writing, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to support business development and proposal preparation.
• Good client handling, communication, and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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!

Workplace Type

On-site