Principal RAMS Engineer

Overview

In this role you drive RAMS strategies for rail projects within a global infrastructure team, shaping reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety. You collaborate across disciplines to embed RAMS into design and operations, use advanced analyses to identify risks, and mentor others to foster excellence. You will push for innovative methods and tools to optimize rail performance, contributing to world-class projects that transform communities. This opportunity offers global resources, a strong culture of inclusion, and growth through professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• professional development opportunities
• hybrid work options
• global knowledge network
• inclusive and innovative work environment
• access to industry-leading tools and systems

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of RAMS strategies for rail projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RAMS in design and operations
• Conduct RAMS analyses including hazard identification, risk assessment, and failure mode analysis
• Drive innovation by leveraging advanced tools and methodologies to optimize rail system performance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster excellence and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Degree in engineering with focus on rail systems or safety engineering
• Extensive RAMS engineering experience in rail or transportation
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with RAMS tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with mentoring and team development
• Commitment to sustainable and innovative rail engineering solutions
• Chartered status (CEng) or equivalent; RAMS-specific certifications; health and safety certifications such as NEBOSH or ISO 45001 knowledge

• leadership
• mentoring
• clear communication
• RAMS methodologies
• hazard identification
• risk assessment

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