Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH | Germany | 76xxx Karlsruhe | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 06.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Specialist planner for control and safety technology with a focus on digital train protection ETCS/CBTC
The Albtal Transport Company (AVG) transports around 46 million passengers per year with its city railways. The company has a city rail network of more than 540 kilometres and operates 288 kilometres of its own route, making it one of the largest railway companies in Baden-Württemberg. A central element is the “Karlsruher Model”, an innovative TramTrain system that connects inner-city trams and regional railway lines and thus enables flexible mobility throughout the region. Founded in 1957, AVG is a municipal transport company and employs around 1,200 people. In addition to the operation and maintenance of railways and routes, AVG also takes over tasks in the area of planning, infrastructure and customer service. Through close cooperation with the Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe (VBK) and the Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund (KVV), AVG contributes significantly to the mobility at the Oberrhein. Technical planner*in for control and safety technology with focus on digital train safety ETCS/CBTC Full time Karlsruhe Tullastraße Application deadline: 01.09.2026
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You actively shape the future of AVG's digital railway infrastructure – in particular in the field of control and safety technology (LST). Take responsibility in the following areas: Planning and design of LST with focus on digital train safety systems (ETCS and CBTC) on AVG-own routes Support and technical support of automated driving projects (ATO) Creation of signalling situation and overview plans within the framework of new and new structures and inventory documentation Preparation and testing of other technical documents, performance directories and tender documents Coordination with internal specialist departments, external service providers and authorities and other infrastructure managers Structured internal project transfer to the construction department Participation in VDV and standardization bodies in the further development of standards and processes in the field of digital LST
You bring technical understanding, strategic vision and enthusiasm for the digitalisation of railway infrastructure. The following qualifications and characteristics are characterized by: Qualification: Complete studies in a technical or traffic-related field, e.g. electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, traffic system technology, computer science or comparable Professional experience and know-how: Experience in the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects, ideally in the field of control and safety technology (ETCS, ATO, CBTC) Knowledge in adjacent areas such as railway transfer technology, radio / telecommunications technology, vehicle technology, driving power supply and track construction Understanding operational processes and operating concepts in railway transport Safe handling of relevant technical regulations, standards and regulations (e.g. EBO, DIN and EN standards, VDV fonts, DB guidelines) Additional competencies (of advantage): Experience in project management, controlling or in the preparation of tender documents Knowledge of functional safety and risk analysis CAD knowledge (ideally MicroStation) Personal characteristics: Analytical thinking and structured working Innovation joy and interest in new technologies Communication strength and team orientation Very good knowledge of German in word and writing (min. C1) Own responsibility and commitment to sustainable solutions
A responsible and varied activity with design space A safe, future-oriented workplace in an innovative environment Flexible working hours (between 6:00 and 20:00) and up to three days of mobile work per week An esteeming relationship with open communication and modern leadership culture Extensive possibilities for training and certification Compensation according to the collective agreement of non-federal railways (ETV) Attractive occupational retirement provision via the ZVK Very good access by public transport Benefits in the use of our railways and bicycle leasing Grant to the Germany Ticket and other local discounts Restaurant „NahVerzehr“ with discounted food Access to Corporate Benefits and other employees
Location
![]() | Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH | |
| 76131 Karlsruhe | ||
| Germany |
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