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

GFK Ingenieure GmbH

Karl, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for complex overhead line projects across all HOAI service phases (1-9). Your daily responsibilities include designing overhead line systems according to Deutsche Bahn (DB AG) regulations, coordinating with various project stakeholders, and ensuring the technical integrity of project deliverables. Beyond technical design, you will act as a mentor, facilitating knowledge transfer to junior planning engineers, project engineers, and construction supervisors. This role is highly collaborative, requiring independent work within a team-oriented 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, extensive professional development through an internal academy, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health budgets and fitness support.

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 management and independent project execution
  • Experience in mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior engineering staff
  • Practical experience with CAD software tools such as AutoCAD or Microstation

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

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