Senior Transportation Systems Engineer (f/m/d)

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

For Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a passionate Senior Transportation Systems Engineer (m/f/d).

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and approval of transit system designs, technical submittals, and interface documentation, ensuring compliance with the D&B Contract and Employer Requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration across signalling/ATC, telecoms, rolling stock, traction power, PSDs, SCADA, depot systems, and station systems.
• Provide technical leadership during testing & commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, integration tests, system demonstrations, and trial running.
• Monitor system-level performance, ensuring compliance with RAMS targets, operational requirements, and safety standards for automated metro operations.
• Participate in inspections, audits, NCR processes, and quality assurance activities to ensure correct installation, configuration, and integration of transit systems.
• Assess technical risks, interface issues, and design changes, ensuring impacts on system performance, integration, and operational readiness are effectively managed.
• Coordinate closely with PMCM teams, D&B Contractor disciplines, system suppliers, O&M Entity, and Employer stakeholders to resolve system issues and align objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, system assessments, integration updates, and progress documentation to support PMCM reporting and Employer decision-making.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in rail or metro transit systems engineering, covering signalling, telecoms, rolling stock interfaces, power systems, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of system integration principles, interface management, and interdependencies in complex, multi-system automated metro environments.
• Proven ability to review and validate technical submittals, interface control documents, test plans, NCRs, and commissioning deliverables.
• Familiarity with RAMS frameworks, safety standards (e.g., EN 50126/50129), and performance requirements for UTO metro systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to assess risks, evaluate system behaviour, and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills within large, multi-contract infrastructure projects.
• High level of professionalism, technical rigor, and adaptability required to manage complex system integration challenges in a metro megaproject environment.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.