VIE Junior Project Officer – Battery Electric Trains / Sustainable Rail

Transdev Group is hiring a VIE Junior Project Officer – Battery Electric Trains / Sustainable Rail in Leipzig, Germany

Mobility Company

At Transdev, we are proud to make 11 million people travel everyday around the world to efficient, simple and eco-friendly transport services that serve the territories.

Because we operate a wide range of transportation modes (Metro, Commuter Trains, LRT/ Tramways, Bus Rapid Transit, Buses, Coaches, ferries, etc.) and as we are established in 19 countries across five continents, everywhere we are, we aspire to promote the initiative of our multicultural teams.

Joining Transdev means joining men and women who serve others and work in a meaningful industry: mobility.

Destination / Roadmap

You are an early talent with the personal project to kick start your career with an international assignment in a growing organization leader on its segments?

Transdev Group is looking for a Junior Project Officer to be based in Leipzig in Germany.

In Germany from 1998, Transdev is the leading private rail passenger’s operator and has helped to revitalize certain regions by deploying services that are better adapted to passengers’ needs. We operate 20 Operation & Maintenance contracts, totalizing 55 million train km for 118 million passengers per year. The fleet is composed of 472 trainsets.

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Responsibilities

• Support operational planning and implementation of battery-powered traction vehicles in close cooperation with specialist departments and train drivers.
• Analyze and document operating data, charging cycles and performance indicators for the new vehicles.
• Work with experts to develop concepts for training and operational processes.
• You will be the point of contact for questions about the new vehicles – both internally and externally.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree (University, Engineering school, Business school) specialization in Project Management
• Initial experience in railway operations or technical project work would be an advantage

Skills

• Interest in innovative railway technology and sustainable mobility
• Good communication skills, structured approach to work
• Openness to learning new things, high level of self-motivation

Language

• Germany full proficiency is required (B2/C1)
• English full proficiency is required (B2/C1)
• Based in Leipzig, Germany.

Additional information

• Start date: 01/08/2025
• Mission duration: 24 months
• Location: Leipzig, Germany
• Reports to: Managing Director
• Travel: 2-3 days per month within the region