Senior Electrical Engineer – 50 Hz Power Supply Planning for Rail Projects | Senior Elektroingenieur:in – Planung Energieversorgung 50 Hz für Bahnprojekte

Deutsche Bahn AG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Electrical Engineer role, based in Cologne, involves crucial planning and management of 50 Hz electrical power supply systems for new construction and modification rail projects within Deutsche Bahn. Daily responsibilities include executing specialized planning services (drawings, calculations, specifications) across HOAI phases 1-7, managing project execution independently, and ensuring cost, schedule, and quality compliance. The role also requires mentoring junior staff and performing quality assurance on internal and external planning results. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably Power Engineering, coupled with multi-year experience in 50 Hz power system planning or comparable infrastructure. Furthermore, strong knowledge of relevant regulations and cross-disciplinary technical understanding are essential. This position offers the chance to shape Germany's essential infrastructure for future generations under an indefinite contract.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university or technical college degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably Electrical Power Engineering or comparable.

Experience

  • Multi-year professional experience in planning 50Hz electrical energy systems
  • Multi-year planning experience in comparable infrastructure projects
  • Professional experience in quality assurance of planning results
  • Experience in the technical supervision and mentoring of junior staff

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent/Indefinite contract; Location in Cologne; Responsibility for the technical supervision and quality review of junior planning staff.