Expert Inspector for Railway Control and Safety Technology Acceptance Testing | Prüfsachverständige/ Prüfsachverständiger Abnahmeprüfung LST (m/w/d)

GFK Ingenieure GmbH

Recklinghausen, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jun 25, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves leading and conducting acceptance inspections for railway control and safety technology (LST) systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for technically and organizationally managing inspection teams, evaluating LST systems, and ensuring compliance with legal and technical regulations. Key tasks include verifying the usability of systems and components, checking the proper use of approved hardware and software parts, and preparing detailed inspection reports and expert opinions. The position offers continuous professional development in various LST technologies, from legacy systems to modern ESTW, DSTW, or ETCS. It requires a proactive approach to quality assurance, independent work within a team, and a commitment to knowledge transfer and mentoring. This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced professional to ensure the safety and quality of critical railway infrastructure projects.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field. Recognition by the Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) as an Expert Inspector for Acceptance Testing in Railway Control and Safety Technology (LST).

Experience

  • Professional experience in railway control and safety technology (LST) acceptance testing
  • Experience in leading inspection teams
  • Experience in evaluating and assessing technical systems

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Health suitability according to § 48 EBO (German Railway Construction and Operating Regulations). Willingness to work occasionally on weekends, holidays, or at night on construction sites. Class B driver's license (ideally).