Expert Reviewer for Railway Control and Safety Technology - Development | Prüfsachverständige/ Prüfsachverständigen Planprüfung LST – Entwicklung (m/w/d)

GFK Ingenieure GmbH

Kassel, Hessen, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Aug 25, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for an experienced planning engineer with a background in railway control and safety technology, eager to transition into an expert reviewer position. Day-to-day, you will qualify as a plan reviewer through a structured mentorship program, perform technical reviews of railway control and safety systems, and ensure compliance with legal and technical regulations. You will also assess the usability of systems and components, verify the proper use of approved hardware and software, and create detailed review notes and expert opinions. The position involves continuous professional development in both legacy and new railway technologies (e.g., ESTW, DSTW, ETCS), ensuring planning quality during construction, and providing project consultation. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to critical infrastructure projects, and mentor planning and project engineers, all within a supportive and quality-focused team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field of study

Experience

  • Professional experience in qualifying as a plan reviewer (over 2 years)
  • Over 3 years of professional experience as a planning engineer in railway control and safety technology (LST)
  • Experience in ensuring planning quality during construction
  • Experience in knowledge transfer to planning and project engineers

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Medical fitness according to EBO §48 (German Railway Construction and Operating Regulations) requirements; Class B driving license (ideally)