DB Engineering & Consulting is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.
For Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a passionate Fare and Ticketing Expert (m/f/d).
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of fare policy and ticketing systems (AFC) for public transport services
- Support development and management of fare structures, pricing strategies, and revenue management frameworks
- Oversee the operation and integration of Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems, including cards, mobile ticketing, and payment platforms
- Ensure interoperability between AFC, AVM, and other intelligent transport systems
- Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and contractual requirements
- Analyze ridership, revenue, and transaction data to improve fare policies and system efficiency
- Coordinate with stakeholders (operators, banks, technology providers) to ensure secure and seamless payment solutions
- Support troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement of ticketing technologies and customer interfaces
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transport Planning, IT Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in fare systems and ticketing within public transport or mobility projects
- Proven experience with AFC technologies, including smart cards, EMV/contactless payments, and mobile ticketing
- Strong understanding of fare policy design, revenue management, and transport economics
- Experience managing AFC vendors, integrators, and performance-based contracts
- Familiarity with system integration across ITS domains (AFC, AVM, back-office systems)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, and KPI monitoring
- Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication skills in multi-disciplinary environments.