Senior Transportation Systems Safety Engineer (f/m/d)

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

For Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a passionate Senior Transportation Systems Safety 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 and oversee system safety activities including hazard identification (HAZID), hazard analysis (HAZOP), risk assessments, and ALARP demonstrations across all transit systems.
• Review and approve safety-related documentation including RAMS reports, hazard logs, safety cases, SIL determinations, safety assurance plans, and V&V documentation.
• Provide safety oversight of all transit systems—signalling/ATC, rolling stock, PSDs, traction power, telecoms, SCADA, tunnel ventilation, and station systems—ensuring compliance with safety standards and Employer Requirements.
• Monitor and assess safety implications of design changes, construction methods, system interfaces, and integration activities, ensuring risks are controlled and documented.
• Oversee safety-related testing & commissioning activities, including validation of emergency scenarios, degraded modes, fail‑safe behaviours, and operational safety performance.
• Participate in inspections, audits, NCR processes, and safety compliance reviews to verify that construction and installation activities meet required safety standards.
• Coordinate safety interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders, working closely with PMCM teams, D&B Contractor, O&M Entity, and Employer representatives to resolve safety issues.
• Prepare safety reports, hazard logs, risk registers, audit findings, and compliance documentation to support Employer decision-making and PMCM reporting obligations.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related discipline, with 15+ years of safety engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in rail or metro system safety engineering, including RAMS, hazard analysis, safety assurance, and safety case development for complex transit systems.
• Strong knowledge of international safety standards such as EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716, and NFPA 130, including SIL methodologies and ALARP principles.
• Proven capability to review and validate hazard logs, safety cases, risk assessments, V&V documentation, and safety compliance deliverables in multi-system environments.
• Experience supporting testing & commissioning of safety-critical systems, including emergency scenarios, degraded modes, and operational safety validation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate safety risks, assess system behaviour, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills in complex, multi‑contract metro megaproject environments.
• High level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage safety assurance activities within dynamic and fast‑paced project conditions.
  
  
  

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.