Systems safety and assurance EIT

Mott MacDonald is looking for a motivated individual to contribute to a growing Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team on projects executed by Mott MacDonald in North America. This individual will perform System Safety and Hazard Analysis, RAM Analysis and collaborate with requirements and design teams in the management, verification, and validation of safety requirements.

You will be working on rail systems and infrastructure projects with a close-knit team of motivated and diverse professionals from various backgrounds. You will receive support from your management team and there will be opportunities for both formal and informal training. This is a chance to be a part of a progressive and rapidly growing organization.

This role reports to the Rail Systems Assurance Lead within Mott MacDonald Canada.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform Hazard Analysis, RAM Analysis, Safety Risk Assessment, and SIL Apportionment activities and generate reports for submission to clients
• Develop Systems Engineering plans and process related to System Safety, RAM, Hazard Identification and Management
• Contribute to the System Assurance elements of project bids within Mott MacDonald Canada, including RAM and Safety Management.
• Contribute to the Systems Assurance (SA) elements of project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including RAM, V&V, Safety Case development and Safety Certification.
• Provide SA support and insight to each project’s management and delivery team
• Work with key delivery partners and service providers for projects.
• Undertake cost review and analysis of System Assurance costs against delivery on each production project. Where necessary, discuss and agree corrective actions with relevant team members.
• Engage with end clients and project delivery partners as and when necessary
• Work with the System Assurance lead on the adoption and delivery of key System Assurance processes and practices within MM’s North American business; to include System Safety, Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM), Verification and Validation (V&V) and Safety Management

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Systems/Reliability/Railway Engineering).
• EIT in BC or Ontario, or eligible for membership with EGBC or PEO
• 2-5 years’ experience in System Assurance with preferred experience in rail and transit projects
• Working knowledge of a minimum of two of the following (with some exposure to the remainder):
  • RAM (EN 50126)
  • V&V
  • Hazard identification and management
  • Safety Integrity identification and management (EN 50126/IEC 61508)
  • Safety Case development
  • Safety Certification (EN 51026 and /or MIL 882E)
  • Safety Risk Assessment (CMREA)
• Good communication skills and English fluency.
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Able to hold competent technical discussions with Client representatives
• Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner
• Experience of delivery within major infrastructure or rail and transit projects
• Knowledge of railway systems and / or operation within infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is part of the job, and it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to travel within Canada and the US to MM locations, project offices, clients and construction sites.

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

Opening opportunities with connected thinking.

Together with our clients, Mott MacDonald is solving some of the world's most intricate challenges. We search out the connections others fail to make; we unlock creativity and deliver better outcomes for the lives we touch every day.

Mott MacDonald is a wholly independent, employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy servicing public and private sectors around the world with over 16,000 staff working out of 180 principal offices and delivering projects in 150 countries. Every day we build upon our reputation for technical excellence by taking on some of the world’s most prominent and challenging projects, particularly in areas such as highways and bridges, rail and transit systems, tunnels, and pipeline services.

We are positioned for healthy growth, profitability, and career opportunities across North America and around the world. As part of our growing business, we want to hear from you: the enthusiastic, collaborative, and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and pitching in to grow a successful business. Join our team of seasoned professionals who are finding opportunities through connected thinking to develop our Mott MacDonald global presence.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence