Project Engineer for Signal, Telecommunications, and Electrical Systems (STE) | Projektingenieur:in für Signal-, Telekommunikations- und elektrotechnische Anlagen (STE)
Deutsche Bahn AG
Job Summary
This role is for a Project Engineer specializing in Signal, Telecommunications, and Electrical Systems (STE) within the major infrastructure project connecting Karlsruhe and Basel. The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive project control of railway technical line equipment, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards for the LST, EEA, OLA, and TK trades. Day-to-day tasks include leading planning meetings with external engineering firms, defining target concepts for advanced systems like Digital Interlocking Technology (DSTW) and ETCS Level 2, and managing complex interfaces across planning sections. You will serve as the primary contact for commercial departments regarding cost estimation, calculation, and tracking for STE contracts. Furthermore, the role involves overseeing tenders, managing contracts, and performing active claim and anti-claim management, coupled with technical and economic risk mitigation. This position requires a minimum of seven years of relevant project control experience and a background in Electrical Engineering or related fields, offering the chance to shape Germany's critical infrastructure.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering, or Economics/Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification
Experience
- Minimum 7 years in project control across at least two Signal, Telecommunications, and Electrical Systems (STE) trades
- Professional experience in planning, particularly in control and safety technology
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (ideal)
Languages
Additional
- Work location is Karlsruhe, focused on the Karlsruhe – Basel major project section 7.2 - 7.3.
More Jobs from Deutsche Bahn AG
(Junior) Project Engineer Electrification Projects North-East Bavaria | (Junior) Projektingenieur:in Elektrifizierungsvorhaben Nordostbayern
Jan 19, 2026
This role is for a (Junior) Project Engineer focusing on the planning and execution of railway elect...
District Manager Telecommunications | Bezirksleiter:in Telekommunikation
Jan 19, 2026
The Deutsche Bahn is seeking a District Manager for Telecommunications Technology (TK) to join DB In...
Electrical Engineering Specialist (Energy Systems) | Meister:in / Techniker:in Elektrotechnik als Fachmeister:in Energieanlagen
Jan 19, 2026
This crucial role, based in Cologne, involves ensuring the reliable and safe operation of 50 Hz and ...