Sweco, Europe’s largest architecture and engineering firm with more than 22,000 specialists and over 35 locations in Germany, is hiring a Planning Engineer for Railway Systems (m/f/x) in Karlsruhe. You will plan railway and tram infrastructure across HOAI service phases 1 to 7 and work independently on interdisciplinary projects.
About Sweco
Position: Europe’s largest architecture and engineering firm
Team: Over 22,000 architects, engineers and other specialists in Europe
Germany: More than 35 locations
Focus: Sustainable solutions that transform society
Benefits & Career Opportunity
Flexibility: Trust-based working hours without core hours, work-life balance and free advice hotline
Extras: Fitness offers or Deutschlandticket, childcare and holiday cost subsidies, employee discounts
Onboarding: Digital and personal programme with individual mentoring
Growth: Sweco Academy and external seminars
Position Overview
As Planning Engineer for Railway Systems, you plan railway infrastructure (railway and tram or light rail) according to HOAI service phases 1 to 7 and carry out planning services independently. You run tenders and feasibility studies, handle interdisciplinary projects, act as contact for technical project requirements and coordinate internal and external project participants. The role suits engineers who want responsibility in rail projects with a focus on sustainability.
Why This Role Matters: Rail is central to Europe’s climate goals, and planning engineers are in demand. At Sweco you get project variety, trust-based working hours, structured onboarding with mentoring and an internal academy, plus the backing of a large international group.
Key Responsibilities
Planning
- Plan railway infrastructure (rail, tram, light rail) in HOAI phases 1 to 7
- Carry out planning services independently
Studies & Tenders
- Conduct tenders and feasibility studies
- Handle interdisciplinary projects
Coordination
- Be the contact for technical project requirements
- Coordinate internal and external project participants
Qualifications
Education
- Degree in civil engineering with focus on railway engineering or railway systems, or comparable
Experience & Skills
- Relevant professional experience desirable
- MS Office and knowledge of AutoCAD, ProVI or CARD/1
- BIM experience and software knowledge desirable
- Independent, systematic work style, cost awareness and negotiation skills
Personal & Language
- Teamwork, commitment and creativity
- Good German and English, spoken and written
About Sweco
Sweco is Europe’s largest architecture and engineering firm. Together with clients and more than 22,000 specialists across Europe, it creates sustainable solutions and works at over 35 locations in Germany alone.
How to Apply: Apply through the Sweco careers page. The posting lists no direct contact or salary.
Who Should Apply?
- Railway Engineers: With HOAI planning experience
- Civil Engineers: Specialised in railway systems
- Tram and Light Rail Planners: Seeking a larger firm
- BIM Engineers: Moving into rail projects
- Karlsruhe Region Engineers: Wanting flexible hours
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