Senior Overhead Line Planning Engineer | Senior Planungsingenieur Oberleitungsanlagen (all genders)

GFK Ingenieure GmbH

Hamburg-Insel Neuwerk, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Feb 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Overhead Line Planning Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for complex railway infrastructure projects across all HOAI service phases (1-9). Your day-to-day involves planning overhead line systems specifically according to Deutsche Bahn (DB AG) regulations, coordinating with various project stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality project execution. Beyond technical design, you will act as a mentor, transferring vital knowledge to junior planning engineers, project engineers, and construction supervisors. This role is highly collaborative, requiring independent work within a team environment. The position is particularly attractive due to its flexibility, offering remote, hybrid, or office-based work in several major German cities. You will benefit from a modern 'New Work' environment, ergonomic workstations, and a strong focus on professional development through internal and external academies, all while working on critical infrastructure that connects people and regions.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field of study.

Experience

  • Extensive professional experience as a specialist planner for overhead line systems specifically for DB AG
  • Proven experience in technical project responsibility and independent project processing
  • Experience in mentoring or supporting junior engineers and construction supervisors
  • Practical experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Microstation, or specialized railway design software

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license preferred. Location options include Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Munich, or Recklinghausen with remote and hybrid flexibility.