Expert Inspector, Railway Control and Safety Technology Acceptance Testing | Prüfsachverständige/ Prüfsachverständiger Abnahmeprüfung LST (m/w/d)
GFK Ingenieure GmbH
Job Summary
This highly specialized role focuses on leading and executing acceptance testing for complex railway control and safety technology (LST) systems. The Expert Inspector is responsible for the technical and organizational leadership of the inspection team, ensuring all installations—from legacy systems (like SpDr S 60) to modern technologies (ESTW, DSTW, ETCS)—comply with underlying legal and technical regulations. Daily tasks include assessing system usability, verifying authorized use of components (hardware and software), generating inspection reports and expert opinions, and ensuring quality throughout the planning and construction phases. The role requires continuous professional development in various railway technologies, mentoring planning and project engineers, and supporting projects through expert technical consultation. This position is ideal for a certified professional seeking a challenging role focused on high-stakes compliance and quality assurance within railway infrastructure.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field of study, Official recognition by the Federal Railway Authority (EBA) as an Expert Inspector/Acceptance Tester in Railway Control and Safety Technology (LST)
Experience
- Professional experience in acceptance testing within Railway Control and Safety Technology (LST)
- Experience in leading technical inspection teams
- Experience in assessing system usability and component compliance
Languages
Additional
- Medical fitness according to § 48 EBO (Railway Construction and Operating Regulations) requirements, Willingness to work occasionally on construction sites during weekends, holidays, or nights, Driver's License Class B (ideally)
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