Track Senior Maintenance Expert (f/m)

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship. We are currently seeking a highly experienced Track Senior Maintenance Expert to support Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) in organizing, supervising, and optimizing track maintenance activities across its operational railway network. The expert will provide technical leadership, develop maintenance plans and procedures, and support the implementation of modern maintenance strategies including predictive maintenance and digital asset management. The objective is to ensure railway infrastructure safety, reliability, availability, and operational efficiency in compliance with SAR standards and international best practices. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on maintenance management, planning, performance improvement, and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in railway track maintenance, asset management, or maintenance supervision within operational railway environments. Experience in high-speed, heavy haul, or mixed-traffic railway environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of track infrastructure maintenance, including rails, sleepers, ballast, fastenings, turnouts, and track geometry
• Experience in maintenance planning, procedure development, defect analysis, and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Familiarity with international railway standards (EN, UIC, AREMA) and railway asset management systems (e.g., Maximo or equivalent)
• Experience in performance-based maintenance contracts, maintenance optimization, and asset lifecycle management is preferred
• Knowledge of digital maintenance systems, condition monitoring, and maintenance innovation approaches is an advantage
• Strong leadership, analytical, and technical reporting skills, with the ability to supervise maintenance activities and provide technical guidance
• Ability to work in operational railway environments and travel across network locations as required
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic beneficial) and valid driving license