Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG
Zürich
Project Manager: Railway Signalling Systems 80–100%
- 02 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join a future-oriented company and enjoy diverse tasks! Embrace exciting opportunities and flexible benefits in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Lead complex projects in railway technology and control systems.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Ensure compliance with contracts and safety standards throughout.
Skills
- You have a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- Proven experience in project management for railway systems.
- Knowledge of railway safety systems and their integration.
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About the job
Those who join us get more out of life! Look forward to a varied and challenging range of tasks in a future-oriented company.
Is railway technology the subject that fascinates you? Do you view things holistically and like to keep an overview? Are you an experienced professional who knows how to successfully implement renewal and expansion projects in the field of signal box technology and train control? Would you like to make a significant contribution to the overall modernisation of railway technology and the implementation of ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) at SZU? Then you are in your element with us.
These are your tasks
- You lead demanding projects within the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) programme in the field of signal box technology and train control ETCS Level 2 and ensure that the projects are implemented according to the SZU 4.0-standard.
- You lead and coordinate internal and external specialist departments such as infrastructure, operations, authorities, track builders, electrical companies, signalling system partners, planners, etc.
- You ensure that work is carried out in compliance with contracts and safety regulations.
- You ensure that costs, deadlines and quality are defined at the start of the project and adhered to throughout all project phases.
These are your key competencies
- You are an engineer FH/ETH in electrical engineering or have a comparable qualification.
- You have proven experience in project management and leading demanding railway signalling system projects.
- You have knowledge in the field of railway signalling systems and understand the interaction with other subsystems on the track side and vehicle side.
- TSI, AB-EBV and RTE guidelines are familiar to you.
- You can assert yourself in difficult situations and safeguard SZU’s interests vis-à-vis other contracting parties.
- You work independently and solution-oriented, are resilient and convince with your interdisciplinary thinking and working style.
What we offer you
Thanks to short decision-making paths, you can contribute in the heart of Zurich and drive forward complex projects in a technically exciting environment. You take on responsibility and shape sustainable mobility in the region. You will become part of a young team and actively work on the NESA project and other infrastructure projects as a project manager for railway signalling systems, leading projects from A to Z to success yourself.
You will benefit from attractive employment conditions and benefits such as the GA travelcard and the possibility of part-time work and home office.
Do you accept the challenge?
Then we look forward to getting to know you. Simply upload your complete application documents via the button below. And if you have any questions, our Head of Project Management Railway Technology Amine Merdassi ( 076 228 16 27 *) and our HR specialist Karolina Gajer (phone 076 329 80 22 *) will be happy to answer them.