Electrical Engineer — Tram Overhead Line Systems
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG)
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany
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💰 €4,542 - €5,056 per month
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- You define the planning and design specifications for the operation, maintenance and fault resolution of our systems
- You review all relevant documentation
- You also prepare work and service instructions for the subordinate overhead line maintenance unit
- You are actively involved from contract award through invoice verification
- Finally, you ensure the successful commissioning of all overhead line and cable installations
Requirements
- Completed degree / state-certified technician / master craftsman qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent skills and knowledge based on long-term professional experience
- German language skills at C1 level
- Knowledge of overhead line construction types and railway power supply systems
- Familiarity with technical regulations such as BOStrab, DIN/EN and VDE standards, VDV guidelines, DGUV, etc.
- Team-oriented working style and an appreciative approach to motivate and engage employees and colleagues of the subordinate overhead line maintenance unit
- Strong self-management, assertiveness and a results-oriented focus
Benefits
- Secure, future-proof workplace
- Work–life balance (flexible working hours with time-off in lieu; up to 10 days per month remote work)
- 30 days of vacation + Christmas Eve (Dec 24) off
- €2,100 Christmas bonus and €500 vacation allowance per year, plus €350 for our health portal in 2026 (e.g., fitness courses, massages)
- Personal public transport pass
- Company pension scheme (VBL)
- Capital-forming payments (VL)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Electrical Engineeringoverhead line constructionrailway power supply systemsfault resolutionplanning and design specificationsservice instructionscontract managementcommissioningtechnical regulations
Soft skills
team-orientedmotivationalengagementself-managementassertivenessresults-oriented
Certifications
state-certified technicianmaster craftsman qualification