Experienced Planning Engineer LST with Development to Certified Expert Examiner | Erfahrene:r Planungsingenieur:in LST mit Entwicklung zum:zur Prüfsachverständigen
Deutsche Bahn AG
Job Summary
This role at Deutsche Bahn, one of Germany's largest engineering firms, offers an experienced Planning Engineer the unique opportunity to specialize in railway control and safety technology (LST) and develop into a Certified Expert Examiner. You will undergo extensive qualification and gain critical project experience to achieve certification as a plan and acceptance examiner. Day-to-day, you'll ensure the technical quality of planning for digital interlocking technology, existing systems, and ETCS, and oversee successful project commissioning on-site. The position involves applying railway-specific laws, regulations, and technical standards, evaluating complex digitalization solutions, and advising stakeholders on technical matters. This is an attractive opportunity for an engineer to contribute to Germany's rail infrastructure, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Fach-/Hochschulstudium) in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Communication/Information Technology, Railway Systems, Rail Vehicle Technology, or a comparable field. Recognition by the Federal Railway Authority (EBA) as a Certified Expert Examiner for Plan Review (Prüfsachverständiger Planprüfung nach EPSV bzw. VV PSV STE) is a plus.
Experience
- Extensive professional experience as a Planning Engineer in Railway Control and Safety Technology (LST)
- Extensive experience in the construction and operation of LST systems
- Experience in railway operations
- Ability to maintain an overview and assert opinions in difficult situations
- Strong goal and results orientation
- Ability to process complex issues responsibly and pragmatically
Languages
Additional
- Health suitability for trackside activities (medical check-up required). Class B driving license. Occasional work on weekends, holidays, or nights as required. Work location in Hamburg or Hannover. Permanent contract.
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