Sarah Kubler

Specialist geomatics engineer (60%), avid world traveller, diver and horse rider.

Specialist geomatics engineer: safety through precise planning.

As a specialist geomatics engineer, you are responsible for the train path layout and surveying. You calculate the track geometry and play a decisive role in the safety, driving dynamics and travel comfort of our trains.

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Through track geometry and adherence to the structure gauge, I contribute to safety and comfortable travel.

Patrick Kamga

Specialist geomatics engineer, basketball player and lover of drawing.

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Train path layout for safety in rail traffic.

Train path routing is the core area of expertise for a specialist geomatics engineer and is subject to strict testing processes. Whether track renewal, complete station reconstruction or simpler projects, you calculate rule-compliant track geometry. You do this by taking into account various laws of physics that have an effect on the running dynamics and derailment safety. In addition, you also ensure that the tracks are adapted to the environment in the best way possible. Together with your team and other experts, you make sure that all the requirements are met and that the structure gauge is maintained along the entire route. You are also responsible for the maintenance of the track safety systems. Through your work, you ensure that our passengers’ travel experience is as safe and comfortable as possible.

A geomatics workplace unlike any other.

The railway network is a complex system and the interdependent specialist fields within the system are just as diverse. As a specialist geomatics engineer, you work on projects with specialists from a variety of fields, such as track, traction current, safety systems or civil engineering, and learn to account for various requirements and prospects. Open dialogue within the project teams and the mutual transfer of knowledge are essential tools that will help you to understand the complex railway system.

A varied field of work.

As a specialist geomatics engineer at SBB, you work in a extremely varied field. For your most important task – train path layout – you use state-of-the-art software tools and other instruments to provide data for track and platform construction. At the same time, you carry out various control and monitoring tasks, including assessing construction controls, accompanying geodetic monitoring or carrying out quality inspections of surveying services. The area of operation is divided into four regions: East (Zurich), Central (Olten), South (Bellinzona) and West (Renens). Cross-regional cooperation is strongly promoted. Depending on the project you are currently working on, you will also be in contact with various experts. For this reason, no two days are ever the same.

The ideal candidate is a trained geomatics engineer, geomatics technician or has a degree from a related field. You should also be familiar with CAD, have an eye for detail and be reliable. SBB attaches great importance to teamwork. You know how to get on well with colleagues and always stay up to date on the latest developments through mutual knowledge exchange. Special language skills are not required, but you should be able to express yourself confidently in one of the national languages, both orally and in writing. A good knowledge of German is also desirable, as most documents are written in German.

Your qualifications and your commitment are key to our success. That’s why we provide targeted support to help you meet your personal needs and ambitions. You will acquire the necessary expertise in train path layout and railway technology, both on the job and through internal training. We also offer flexible time or financial support to attend external continued education courses. We know that only up-to-date specialist knowledge allows you to progress personally while helping our company to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

Where possible, we implement modern ways of working. We offer our specialist geomatics engineers the option of working remotely. This allows you to do part of your job outside of your usual workplace. You can work at home, on the move, with clients or elsewhere within and outside of SBB. Part-time work is also possible for our specialist geomatics engineers.

We have a fair and progressive remuneration system. We reward individual performance, take the nature of the job market into account and create transparency. We have also been awarded the We Pay Fair label.

Staff offers.

Our employees benefit from attractive discounts with companies throughout Switzerland. This includes everything from insurance through to language courses and electronic devices.

GA Travelcard.

Our employees receive a 2nd class GA Travelcard. The prerequisite for this is a level of employment of at least 50% and a period of employment of more than one year. Our staff also benefit from discounted rail journeys abroad.

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