Senior Project Engineer Rail Control and Safety Technology | Senior Projektingenieur:in Leit- und Sicherungstechnik

Deutsche Bahn AG

Leipzig, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Dec 3, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Project Engineer role involves coordinating the planning, testing, and construction services for rail control and safety technology within complex railway infrastructure projects in the Halle and Leipzig region. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality and compliance, coordinating extensively with all project stakeholders, companies, and authorities, and actively contributing to decision-making processes. Key responsibilities include creating and reviewing tender documents, managing procurement for construction and planning services, monitoring project progress, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to project goals. The role requires fundamental knowledge of contract law, construction project management, and significant experience in rail control and safety systems, including older technologies (e.g., relay interlockings). This is an exciting opportunity within one of Germany's largest engineering firms, focusing on modernizing and maintaining the rail network.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Communication Technology, Information Technology, or Automation Technology. Qualification as a Construction Submission Authorizer (BVB) according to VV BAU-STE required.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in rail control and safety technology
  • Experience with older technologies, e.g., relay interlockings
  • Experience in construction project management, specifically in tendering and awarding engineering and construction contracts
  • Initial experience as a Construction Submission Authorizer (BVB) is beneficial

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Possession of a Class B driving license (Führerschein Klasse B). Position is located in Leipzig, focusing on projects in the Halle and Leipzig region. Permanent contract (UNBEFRISTET).