Training for Civil Engineering Specialist 2027

About the job

We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – throughout Germany as well as in neighbouring Europe. Too often, we also disappoint. That is why we are working intensively on a better railway. For this, we need power and you! We are one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year, we look for around 5,000 trainees in 50 different training professions who want to make the railway a little better with us day by day. Join in: We offer you attractive benefits, a fixed contact person, and a great team by your side. And after successful training, you have excellent chances of being taken on!

Responsibilities

You want to work outdoors rather than sit inside and are fascinated by construction sites, tracks, and technology – then training in the field of civil engineering is just right for you!

From 01.09.2027, we are looking for you for the two-year training as a civil engineering specialist (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO AG in Aachen, Bonn, Brühl, Euskirchen, Kerpen, Cologne, Leverkusen, or Troisdorf. The vocational school and training workshop are located in Kerpen.

This is what awaits you in your training:

You work with your team on the maintenance of structural facilities

Together you check and inspect components of bridges and crossings

With the help of modern machines, you renew foundations and components

In addition, you take care of reworking and repairing construction surfaces

During your training as a civil engineering specialist, you are already an important part of the team and ensure every day that our trains travel safely

Skills

Your profile:

You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany

Your German language skills correspond to at least the B2 level

Sitting at a desk is not for you – you prefer to work outdoors

You are motivated and reliable

You enjoy teamwork and like to lend a hand

Different workplaces and working hours as well as night shifts are a welcome change for you

For this training, an aptitude test is part of the selection process. On our career page, you can find out everything about the background, the procedure, and the ideal preparation.

This is important to us:

Our aim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities to start with us if they have the same suitability. We actively promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. We appreciate every application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, belief, disability, age, duration of unemployment, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Depending on the year of training, between 1,324 euros and 1,531 euros per month plus Christmas bonus. * Remuneration amounts are valid from 01.07.2026. The employment conditions apply to the vast majority of trainees in the DB Group.

DB Youngster Community

DB Youngster Community – Experience exciting workshops, cool events, community trips, and much more with other trainees and dual students.

Free travel

We offer you 16 free journeys within Germany per year and further travel discounts such as the DB Job Ticket for your daily commute. In addition, there are affordable travel options for family and friends.

Rent subsidy

We support you in settling into your new city! If you have to commute more than 2.5 hours daily from your previous place of residence and rent a closer apartment, you will receive a rent subsidy of up to 400 € per month from us.

Mobile device

For the success of your training, we offer the best conditions: You will receive a mobile device from us that you can use for learning and also privately.

Car driving licence

Cost coverage of up to 3,500 euros for obtaining your driving licence during your vocational training, so that you are maximally mobile professionally and privately. Details at db.jobs/fuehrerschein.

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly established principles within the DB Group. Therefore, severely disabled and equally recognised applicants are given preferential consideration if equally qualified.