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About the Role

Deutsche Bahn is seeking a passionate Senior Transportation Systems Safety Engineer (f/m/d) for a full-time position in Saudi Arabia. DB Engineering & Consulting provides global expertise in the rail sector, developing infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With a history dating back to 1966, the company has implemented thousands of projects worldwide, employing approximately 5,000 professionals from 84 nations.

Key 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 such as RAMS reports, hazard logs, safety cases, SIL determinations, safety assurance plans, and verification & validation (V&V) documentation.
• Provide safety oversight for all transit systems, including signalling/ATC, rolling stock, platform screen doors (PSDs), traction power, telecoms, SCADA, tunnel ventilation, and station systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and Employer Requirements.
• Monitor and assess the safety implications of design changes, construction methods, system interfaces, and integration activities, ensuring risks are controlled and documented.
• Oversee safety-related testing and commissioning activities, including the validation of emergency scenarios, degraded modes, fail-safe behaviours, and operational safety performance.
• Participate in inspections, audits, non-conformance report (NCR) processes, and safety compliance reviews to verify that construction and installation activities meet required safety standards.
• Coordinate safety interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders, collaborating 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 and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in safety engineering.
• Extensive experience in rail or metro system safety engineering, encompassing 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 ability to review and validate hazard logs, safety cases, risk assessments, V&V documentation, and safety compliance deliverables in multi-system environments.
• Experience supporting testing and 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, particularly within complex, multi-contract metro megaproject environments.
• High level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage safety assurance activities in dynamic and fast-paced project conditions.

Professional Development and Support

The role offers investment in employee development through global onboarding, intercultural training, and career support. Attractive working conditions and competitive compensation based on country conditions are provided. Assistance with relocation and immigration is available to support a smooth international employment start.