Safety Assurance and Certification Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Safety Assurance and Certification Manager to join our Rails and Transit team in Washington, DC and San Franscico, CA. The Safety Assurance and Certification Manager is responsible for managing and implementing safety assurance processes and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Certification requirements for rail transit projects. This role ensures compliance with applicable safety standards, including CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129, and supports the development of safety cases, hazard analyses, and certification deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in safety assurance or certification within rail or transit projects.
- Strong knowledge of FTA Safety Certification processes and CENELEC standards (EN 50126/50128/50129).
- Experience with hazard analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP) and safety case development.
- Familiarity with RAMS and SIL allocation methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications in safety or systems assurance (e.g., CSSGB, CSM-RA, ISA experience) is preferred.
- Knowledge of rail signaling systems, rolling stock, and system integration.
- Proficiency in safety assurance tools and hazard log management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP) in alignment with FTA guidelines.
- Manage certifiable elements and items lists (CEL/CIL) and track closure of safety-related requirements.
- Review and verify compliance documentation, including design criteria conformance checklists, hazard analyses (PHA, OHA), and construction specification conformance checklists.
- Coordinate safety certification audits and inspections during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Prepare final safety certification packages for project completion and service activation.
- Implement and maintain the Safety Assurance Management System (SAMS) for rail projects.
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification workshops, and maintain hazard logs.
- Develop and review safety cases and safety assurance documentation in compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
- Ensure integration of safety requirements into system design and operational processes.
- Liaise with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) and certification bodies to support verification and validation activities.
- Ensure adherence to FTA, CENELEC, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
- Monitor regulatory changes and update safety assurance processes accordingly.
- Provide technical guidance on RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) principles and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to embed safety assurance into project delivery.
- Facilitate safety reviews and certification meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate safety requirements and certification progress to senior management and regulatory authorities.
Benefits
- AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
