ERTMS/ETCS or CBTC Systems Engineer

  • Full-time

Job Description

At Rambøll, we are dedicated to transforming the future of railway systems (national and urban/metro) through advanced ERTMS and CBTC systems engineering and we want you onboard. We work with cutting-edge signalling technologies to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of national railways and metros for a better society. If you are passionate about collaboration and eager to tackle challenging projects, we invite you to join our dynamic team to be a part of the next generation of railway innovation with Rambøll.

Rambøll is at the forefront of some of the largest national railways and metro signalling projects both in Denmark, in the Nordic Countries and internationally. We are seeking new colleagues to join us in expanding our capacity and expertise within advanced train control systems.

Our current projects span all aspects and stages of signalling, from feasibility studies and specification to implementation, testing, and commissioning. Contribute to groundbreaking railway digitalization and innovations with Rambøll. Do you have the energy and passion to make a difference in this dynamic field, we invite you to be a part of our team. Bring your past experiences as a Railway operator, system supplier, or consultant into play by contributing innovative and high-quality systems engineering skills to help clients specify, procure, and deliver ERTMS/ETCS and CBTC systems. We think you have at least 2 years of experience working within the field of ERTMS and/or CBTC systems.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Click the apply button to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Railway Electrification and Digitalization department
You will be a valuable team member in our Railway Electrification and Digitalization department – one of four departments in the Rail division, placed at Rambøll headquarters in Copenhagen. Here you will be part of a professional, strong and committed Rail business community with 350 people, including a strong signalling environment with more than 120 traffic and signalling engineers working across Rambøll.

We are currently heavily involved in the Danish Signalling Programme, the Metro M5 Transportation Systems and other large, and complex signalling projects in the Nordic countries and UK. We continuously have several projects and assignments both locally and internationally – with focus on relay-based signalling systems, fully electronic systems, ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 systems with Hybrid Train Detection, ATO, FRMCS, and CBTC systems to modern national railways, metro and light rail transport systems.

Our ERTMS/ETCS and CBTC system engineers in Rambøll are deeply involved in a wide variety of railway digitalization projects. You will contribute in a team and work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary and also in international teams. Focusing on automated train control systems you will use your systems engineering skills to help our customers to specify, procure and deliver ERTMS/ETCS and CBTC systems.

Based on the project, your key responsibilities include one or more of the items listed below:

  • Project engineering and management applying best practice in systems engineering.
  • Participate in requirements specification, design and implementation of signalling systems.
  • Develop or review feasibility studies, concepts, system architecture and requirements.
  • Tender preparation, supplier selection and contract management
  • Follow up on deliveries throughout all project lifecycles from concept through design, implementation, test and commissioning until consent to operate

The location for this position can be flexible as we have offices throughout Denmark

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Rambøll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company.

We imagine you have an engineering degree or similar experience, within electronics, systems engineering or data communication and IT, with a minimum of 2 years’ hands on experience in design, construction, test or operations in the railway domain with exposure to modern signalling systems (e.g. ERMTS/ETCS or CBTC).

You are responsible, focused and systematic. You are fluent in written and spoken English. Any capabilities in the German language will be a plus.

You are eager to be where the action is. You have strong technical capability in systems engineering and excellent communication skills with the ability to project manage defined packages of work. You have a solution oriented, cooperative and positive approach to your projects and appreciate working in an informal working environment, where you have a considerable influence on your own working day.

We imagine you have experience in one or more of the following topics.

  • ETCS signalling Engineering
  • CBTC Engineering
  • ATO/UTO
  • RBC-RBC communication
  • Key management systems
  • FRMCS
  • IT-Cyber Security
  • EULYNX
  • TMS
  • ETCS Onboard equipment

Rambøll in Denmark
Rambøll is a leading engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945, with 16,000 employees globally. In Denmark, we are 3,600 colleagues delivering innovative solutions within Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future, working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture. 

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

“We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambøll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.”

Location: Copenhagen or Aarhus

Deadline: 16.03.2026.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Rambøll
​Rambøll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Rambøll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Rambøll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Rambøll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Rambøll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

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