Lead Construction Supervisor for Railway Control and Safety Systems | Leitende:r Bauüberwacher:in Bahn Leit- und Sicherungstechnik

Deutsche Bahn AG

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Deutschland
Published Mar 23, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead Construction Supervisor at DB InfraGO AG, you will represent the interests of Deutsche Bahn against contractors, ensuring that construction projects in the field of control and safety technology (LST) are executed smoothly alongside active rail operations. Your day-to-day involves coordinating deadlines with planning and project management teams, monitoring costs and quality, and managing billing and supplementary claims. You will provide technical leadership to a team of supervisors, handling personnel deployment planning and ensuring compliance with strict federal railway regulations and safety standards. This role is unique as it places you at the heart of Germany's critical infrastructure, managing complex 'under the rolling wheel' projects where safety and operational continuity are paramount. It is an ideal position for an experienced engineer looking to combine technical oversight with leadership responsibilities in a stable, long-term environment.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering and mandatory certification as a 'Bauüberwacher:in Bahn' (Railway Construction Supervisor).

Experience

  • Extensive professional experience in railway construction supervision
  • Proven experience in leading and coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects
  • Experience in technical leadership and personnel management
  • Professional experience working within the regulatory framework of the Federal Railway Authority (EBA)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required. Mandatory certification as 'Bauüberwacher:in Bahn' is a prerequisite for this role. Location options include Karlsruhe, Neustadt (Weinstraße), or Saarbrücken.