Senior Planner – Railway Control and Safety Systems
Location: Multiple cities across Germany – Karlsruhe, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
Are you a qualified professional in electrical, traffic, or railway engineering with at least five years of hands-on experience in planning control and safety systems (LST)? Are you seeking an opportunity to grow in a dynamic, future-focused environment?
If this sounds like you, consider joining a team that’s driving the transformation of rail infrastructure across Germany. As a Senior Planner for Control and Safety Systems, you'll play a key role in shaping innovative transportation solutions with long-term impact.
Your Role at a Glance
In this senior planning position, you'll be contributing to a broad range of rail infrastructure initiatives, from new builds to modernization projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading planning activities (phases 1–5, and optionally 6–8) for new builds, conversions, and upgrades of railway safety systems.
* Managing modernization efforts for signaling systems across various technologies.
* Developing technical documentation, including schematics, site layouts, and cable plans.
* Coordinating with related disciplines, such as cable route planners.
* Preparing detailed reports and evaluations for different planning stages.
* Conducting site inspections and inventories of existing installations.
* Assisting in project coordination, including tracking costs, deadlines, and resources.
* Ensuring all plans comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
* Supporting interface and integration efforts with both internal teams and external stakeholders—potentially within a BIM environment.
* Reviewing and assessing third-party planning outputs in terms of quality, cost, and timing.
* Presenting project results internally and to public stakeholders when needed.
Your Team Environment
You’ll be joining a growing team focused on rail and transport infrastructure—part of a global network of experts committed to sustainable mobility solutions. The organization brings experience from regional and international projects, including some of the most ambitious cross-border tunnel and rail developments in Europe.
What You Bring
* A degree in electrical engineering, railway engineering, or traffic engineering—or a technical certification (Techniker or Meister) in a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in LST planning.
* Ideally, certified as a specialist planner in accordance with RiL 046.2821.
* Strong knowledge of German engineering and construction standards (HOAI, VOB, DB regulations).
* Experience in procurement processes and preparing technical offers.
* Familiarity with industry software such as AutoCAD, iTwo, and MS Office.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and reliable working style.
* Fluent in both written and spoken German; English proficiency also required.
* Team-oriented, communicative, and motivated to take on complex challenges.
What You Can Expect
* A permanent employment contract with 30 vacation days per year, plus additional holidays on December 24th and 31st.
* Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and 2–3 days of remote work per week.
* A supportive work culture with flat hierarchies and quick decision-making.
* Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
* Financial support for a company bike and a fully subsidized Germany ticket.
* Access to mental health and well-being resources.
* Work in a mission-driven, ethically grounded organization with long-term vision and a strong commitment to employee growth.