Head of Overhead Line Planning | Leiter:in Planung Oberleitung

Deutsche Bahn AG

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 15, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Lead a specialized team focused on the planning and realization of overhead line systems for railway infrastructure projects across Germany. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from initial cost estimation and acquisition to ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. You'll be responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership, resource allocation, and active management of team utilization. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including other technical planners, project teams, clients, and regulatory authorities, is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of the department and shape the future of railway infrastructure, demanding a leader with strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and a results-oriented, respectful leadership style.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field. Ideally, certified as a Quality Inspector in Overhead Line Planning and authorized to submit construction documents (Bauvorlageberechtiger nach VV BAU-STE).

Experience

  • Professional experience in planning and realization of railway infrastructure projects with a focus on overhead lines
  • Leadership experience with a clear, results-oriented, and respectful leadership style

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • High willingness to acquire missing qualifications. Strong initiative, assertiveness, confident demeanor, high resilience, economic thinking, and pronounced teamwork skills.