Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Lead Specialist (f/m/d)

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Dhaka, Bangladesh
Entry date: April 1, 2026
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Full Time (Fixed Term)
Job-Ref.: 537690
Academic Professionals

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Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

DB E&C is seeking for an Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) Lead Specialist (f/m/d) for an upcoming bid/project in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The project duration will be 24 months and on-site.

It is a "Consutruction Supervision Consultant" project for the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Investment Project (Line - 5): Southern route. The project includes a 17.2 km metro line consisting of 13.1 km underground and 4.1 km elevated alignment with 11 undergroung and 4 elevated stations.

Responsibilities and Tasks in Detail:

Reports directly to the Chief Resident Engineer (Railway System).
Responsible for supervising the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and Platform Screen Door (PSD) systems.
Review and verify the Contractor’s design for the AFC and PSD systems across the entire project to ensure compliance with the Employer’s Requirements.
Support the Interface Management Lead Specialist in addressing interface management issues.
Supervise the progress of installation activities for the AFC and PSD systems.
Conduct inspections to ensure quality, quantity, safety, and maintainability of systems, facilities, and equipment.
Assist the Client during the testing and commissioning of the AFC and PSD systems upon project completion.
Support the resolution of actual and potential claims from Contractors during the manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
Contribute to the integration of the AFC and PSD systems within the overall system packages.

Required abilities, skills and competencies:

Holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a closely related field.
Possesses over 12 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 8 years in rail-bound system projects.
Demonstrates a proven track record of participation in at least one international project and/or projects funded by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) or Development Partners.
Exhibits professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.

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