Station Design and Development SME - AUS (f/m/d)

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Sydney, Australia
Entry date: immediately
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Full Time (Permanent)
Job-Ref.: 553078
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Civil engineering and architecture
Academic Professionals

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DB International Operations GmbH is part of the DB group, a global leader in transport infrastructure, station operations, and mobility services. With extensive international experience designing, managing, and optimizing railway stations, including major high-speed rail hubs—we deliver modern, safe, and efficient passenger facilities that shape the future of mobility.

We are seeking a Station Design & Development SME with strong experience in station planning, design coordination, and operational modelling for high-speed rail environments.

Responsibilities:

Support the planning and development of high-speed rail station sites, contributing to functional layouts, spatial planning, and passenger flow concepts.
Develop the technical scope, capacity parameters, and design requirements for new high-speed rail stations.
Define and contribute to the organizational structure required for station operations.
Lead dynamic passenger modelling activities, including crowd flow simulations and evacuation analyses.
Develop crowd control and station operations procedures, including integration with emergency plans.
Manage interfaces with the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) and other station-related project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Extensive professional experience in station design, operations planning, or station development for major rail or high-speed rail systems.
Strong knowledge of station operational requirements, passenger flow modelling, and pedestrian simulation tools.
Experience developing station operating procedures, crowd control strategies, and emergency response coordination.
Familiarity with station capacity planning and functional design principles for complex rail environments.
Background in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning is beneficial.
Degree in Architecture, Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Development, or a related field.
Strong stakeholder engagement and interface management skills.
Ability to synthesize operational, technical, and spatial requirements into coherent station design guidance.
Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination abilities.
Willingness to work in Australia several times a year on a monthly or weekly basis.

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Mobilization & relocation support

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.