Team Lead – Telecommunications Planning / ETCS (Rail Infrastructure)
Locations: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, or Karlsruhe

Are you an experienced professional with a background in electrical engineering, information technology, or communications systems? Do you have solid expertise in telecommunications for rail systems and are ready to step into a leadership role? If you're looking for a meaningful career that combines technical challenge with impact, this could be the right move for you.

We are seeking a Team Lead in the field of telecommunications (TK/ÜT) and ETCS (TK) to manage rail infrastructure projects focused on sustainable transport solutions.

Your Role

In this leadership position, you will oversee a team responsible for planning and implementing telecom systems across a variety of rail-related projects. Your contributions will help shape the future of sustainable mobility.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide both technical and personnel leadership to the telecom planning team

• Manage planning efforts for new builds, upgrades, and expansions of TK/ÜT systems, including components of ETCS and digital signaling systems

• Supervise modernization of telecom infrastructure (fiber optics, GSM-R, DBMAS, etc.)

• Serve as liaison with clients, stakeholders, and other project contributors

• Coordinate efforts with safety and control technology teams and other disciplines

• Ensure planning deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory compliance

• Guide staff through technical site assessments and evaluations

• Lead project management efforts internally, focusing on deadlines, budgets, and team capacity

• Review external plans for quality, schedule alignment, and cost control

• Represent the team’s work and progress in internal and client-facing meetings

The Team

You’ll join a specialized transport division focused on advancing rail solutions through expert-led project delivery. The team is growing and brings together insights from international infrastructure projects—including landmark tunnel and transit developments—to build reliable, future-ready transport systems.

Your Profile

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical grounding with the ability to lead and inspire a team.

Ideal qualifications:

• University degree in electrical, railway, or transport engineering

• Proven experience with telecom systems in rail environments

• Familiarity with GSM-R, fiber optics, ETCS, DBMAS, and related technologies

• Previous leadership experience, or a strong interest in people and project management

• Solid knowledge of HOAI, VOB, and DB-specific technical guidelines

• Competence in preparing bids and awarding planning services

• Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, iTwo, and MS Office

• Strong analytical and commercial acumen

• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented work style

• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

What You’ll Gain

• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture

• Support from dedicated leadership and expert peers

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and part-time options

• 30 days of vacation plus additional holidays

• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training

• Corporate perks such as company pension subsidies, bike programs, and discounted transit passes

• A long-term career path in a stable, values-driven organization