Senior Transportation Systems Safety Engineer; f​/m​/d

Senior Transportation Systems Safety Engineer (m/f/d) – Saudi Arabia

Deutsche Bahn’s DB Engineering & Consulting is a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector. We offer customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions worldwide. Our global team of about 5,000 employees from 84 nations is committed to sustainable concepts, environmental protection and shaping the future.

• 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, 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 construction and installation activities meet required safety standards.
• Coordinate safety interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders, working closely with PMCM teams, DB 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering or a 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, 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 mega project environments.
• High level of professional integrity, attention to detail and ability to manage safety assurance activities within dynamic and fast‑paced project conditions.

• Professional onboarding and development – We invest in the development of our employees with a global onboarding program and intercultural training.
• Attractive employment conditions – Competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• Mobilization & relocation support – Assistance with relocation and immigration for international employment.
• Work safety – International safety support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides relevant information for a safe living worldwide.
• International career opportunities – Worldwide opportunities on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents.
• Intercultural teams – More than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries worldwide, shaping railways for the world of tomorrow.