Electrical Engineering Master / Technician for Switchgear Operations | Meister:in / Techniker:in Elektrotechnik im Schaltdienst
Deutsche Bahn AG
Job Summary
As a Switchgear Operations Manager at DB Energie GmbH in Karlsruhe, you will play a critical role in Germany's fifth-largest power utility. Your primary responsibility is to monitor and control the traction power supply for the railway network across multiple screens, ensuring a seamless and economical supply of 50Hz and 16.7Hz power. You will manage operational switching orders, respond immediately to technical faults, and oversee power generation units within the central grid. This role is central to Deutsche Bahn's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2040. What makes this position unique is the employer's commitment to your professional growth; even if you do not currently hold a Master or Technician title, the company provides a structured training program and financial support to help you gain these qualifications while working. This is a secure, future-oriented position within a supportive team environment dedicated to the energy transition in mobility.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in electrical engineering. Ideally a Master (Meister) or Technician (Techniker) qualification in Electrical Engineering, or the willingness to obtain this qualification through company-sponsored training.
Experience
- Completed vocational training in the field of electrical engineering
- Professional experience in 15kV traction power network operations is preferred
- Experience in operational management within a switching command area
- Proven ability to work independently and take high levels of responsibility
- Willingness to undergo intensive further training and certification
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work in shifts is required. The position is based in the Central Switching Station (Zes) in Karlsruhe.
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