Railway Construction Supervisor | Bauüberwacher:in Bahn

Deutsche Bahn AG

Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Railway Construction Supervisor for DB InfraGO AG, you will play a critical role in maintaining and expanding Germany's rail infrastructure across locations like Freiburg, Offenburg, and Singen. Your daily responsibilities involve ensuring that construction projects—specifically regarding superstructures and civil engineering—are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A unique aspect of this role is managing 'construction under the rolling wheel,' where you guarantee safe rail operations while work is ongoing. You will act as a key liaison between project management, contractors, and planners, overseeing contract fulfillment and final project acceptance. This position is ideal for proactive engineers who enjoy a mix of office-based management and hands-on site presence. DB offers a stable, permanent contract with extensive benefits, including childcare support and modern digital equipment, making it an attractive long-term career move for infrastructure professionals.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree (University/Fachhochschule) in Civil Engineering or a comparable engineering discipline.

Experience

  • Professional experience in civil engineering or a comparable technical field
  • Experience in construction supervision for rail superstructures or structural engineering
  • Proven track record in managing budgets, deadlines, and quality standards
  • Experience in coordinating with external contractors and planners
  • Completed functional training as a Railway Construction Supervisor (Bauüberwacher Bahn) or willingness to undergo this training

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to work nights and weekends for on-site inspections; location-based role in Freiburg, Offenburg, Rottweil, Singen, or Villingen-Schwenningen; requires readiness to complete internal DB functional training if not already certified.