Transportation Systems Safety Engineer (f/m/d)

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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Entry date: immediately
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Full Time (Fixed Term)
Job-Ref.: 566571
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Civil engineering and architecture
Academic Professionals

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DB Engineering & Consulting is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, 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. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

For Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a passionate Transportation Systems Safety Engineer (m/f/d).

Responsibilities:

Participate in safety studies including hazard identification, hazard analysis, risk assessments, and ALARP demonstrations, ensuring compliance with EN 50126/50129 and project safety objectives.
Review and comment on safety-related technical submittals, including RAMS documentation, safety assurance plans, safety cases, V&V reports, SIL allocations, and safety analyses prepared by the D&B Contractor.
Support inspections, NCR processes, construction quality checks, and field safety verifications to ensure all installations align with safety requirements and contractual obligations.
Monitor safety impacts and risks arising from design changes, construction activities, temporary works, system integration, or testing & commissioning activities.
Provide safety oversight for testing & commissioning activities, including validation of emergency scenarios, degraded modes, fail‑safe behaviours, and safety‑critical functions.
Coordinate cross-disciplinary safety issues across signalling, rolling stock, telecoms, power, PSDs, ventilation/smoke management, station systems, and depot operations.
Support PMCM, O&M Entity, and Employer teams in resolving safety issues, tracking mitigation actions, and ensuring proper closure of hazards and safety‑related NCRs.
Prepare safety assessments, hazard logs, risk registers, safety compliance reports, and documentation for Employer review as part of PMCM reporting obligations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, with 12+ years of transit system safety experience
In-depth knowledge of transit system safety practices, including RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety), hazard analysis (HAZID/HAZOP), risk management, and ALARP methodologies.
Strong familiarity with safety standards such as EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716 and NFPA 130, and their application to rail and automated metro systems.
Proven ability to review and validate safety cases, SIL classifications, hazard logs, system safety analyses, test results, and safety assurance deliverables.
Experience supporting T&C of safety‑critical systems including signalling/ATC, rolling stock protection functions, PSD logic, ventilation/smoke management, and emergency systems.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess safety risks, evaluate system behaviours, and propose technically sound mitigation measures.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder‑engagement skills for working within multi‑disciplinary PMCM teams, contractors, O&M entities, and Employer representatives.
High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and adaptability suitable for a complex, multi‑system metro megaproject environment.

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.