Principal Safety Engineer - Freight and Passenger Railroads

Tuv Rheinland Uk Limited • Houston, TX

131d • Remote

About The Position

Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement. We are growing our rail safety consulting team in the United States and Canada. TÜV Rheinland delivers safety and security audits, independent safety assessments, and safety assurance services for rail and transit systems. Join us and contribute to high-visibility projects modernizing train control systems and building new rail infrastructure.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the rail industry, with at least 5 years working with safety-critical systems on railroads.
• Familiar with the FRA safety certification processes.
• Experience with Positive Train Control (PTC) technology.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in a US state or P.Eng. registration in a Canadian province.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification/experience.
• Authorized for work in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead project deliveries in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary team members distributed across North America and Europe.
• Organize the delivery of our services; track and report progress.
• Engage with transit agencies, construction companies, systems integrators, equipment suppliers, and subconsultants.
• Develop statements of qualification and articulate TÜV Rheinland s approach to the work.
• Actively engage with standard-setting organizations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Multiple health insurance plan options
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree