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Senior Specialist Planner for Control and Safety Technology

Arbeitsbeschreibung

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.