Principal RAMS Engineer

Overview

As Principal Rail RAMS Engineer, you will shape RAMS strategies across high-profile rail projects to ensure reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety. You will work with a cross-functional rail team to integrate RAMS into design and operations, perform hazard and risk analyses, and drive innovative methods to optimize performance. You will mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence. This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and strategic delivery on transformative rail programs, leveraging a global knowledge network.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of RAMS strategies for rail projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RAMS into design and operations
• Conduct RAMS analyses including hazard identification, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis
• Drive innovation by applying cutting-edge tools and methodologies to optimize rail system performance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote excellence and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• A degree in Engineering or related field
• Extensive RAMS experience in rail/transport
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with RAMS tools/methodologies
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring
• Commitment to sustainable and innovative rail engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent (preferred)
• RAMS-specific certifications and health and safety qualifications (e.g., CRE, EN 50126/50128/50129, NEBOSH)
• ISO 45001 knowledge
• leadership
• mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• RAMS tools and methodologies
• hazard identification
• risk assessment

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