CBTC System Engineer

Do you want to work on the most complex projects in the Rail industry? We are proud to be Lead consultant for the Copenhagen Future Rail Network and for the Resignalling and Renewals of Rolling Stock (3XR) for Copenhagen Metro M1M2 lines, two ground-breaking projects that will transform the way people travel in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.
Give a significant boost to public transportation and benefit mobility and climate.
The brownfield transformation of old railway systems to a modern fully automated system (GoA4), while minimising passenger disruption and guaranteeing service availability sets a new standard for the industry. Therefore, we are looking for a CBTC System Engineer to join our project team. This challenge attracts experts from all over the world to Copenhagen, in a fully integrated highly skilled and experienced team.
The Signalling CBTC System Engineer is responsible to provide advanced skills and professional advice for the design, implementation, and integration of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems. The role requires deep technical understanding, strategic planning, and close coordination with clients to ensure safe, efficient, and disruption-free transitions to driverless operations.
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the transition and integration of current railway signalling systems to CBTC, handling every stage from initial planning and risk evaluation to testing and smooth implementation.
• Develop strategies to minimize operational disruptions during system migration and integration activities.
• Define and maintain system design, including concept design, functional requirements, and integration strategies for CBTC signalling and control systems.
• Oversee supplier management, from tendering and technical evaluation to design, testing, and delivery in compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Coordinate integration with rolling stock, control rooms, and legacy systems to ensure full operational compatibility.
• Manage software development and testing, applying modern engineering practices and methodologies tailored to CBTC environments.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The initial key to thriving in this role is your willingness to engage collaboratively with those around you, including colleagues, partners, and customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree
• 8+ years’ experience within CBTC system design, implementation, and commissioning
• Thorough understanding of and experience with CBTC technologies, such as ATP and ATO, and associated communication protocols, and experience with UTO driverless systems
• Extensive experience in writing and handling CBTC functional and technical requirements
• Project management and leadership skills on a technical level

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Niels Boelskov, Head of Discipline, nibo@cowi.com or Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Charlotte Lind, ccro@cowi.com.
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com,where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.
Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.