Systems Safety Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join their Practice or CBG Team in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. The role involves working on transformative transportation projects that enhance infrastructure and community connectivity. The team focuses on resilient, sustainable design and construction for modern, multimodal roadway systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable travel. The Systems Safety Engineer will support system safety, safety assurance, and safety certification activities across various project phases (concept, design, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance) for commuter, light rail, metro, and heavy rail transit projects. This includes developing and reviewing safety analyses, hazard management documentation, safety cases, and assurance evidence, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. A solid understanding of rail system safety principles, risk management, industry standards, RAM concepts, and strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related STEM discipline.
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Familiarity with CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716, CSA R114, or MIL-STD-882.
- Understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
- Understanding of rail systems and systems engineering principles.
- Familiarity with RAM concepts and their relationship to safety performance.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project environments.
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of Hazard Logs.
- Support System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (OSHA), Interface Hazard Analysis (IHA), and related safety studies.
- Assist in development and review of Safety Cases and Safety Assurance Reports.
- Support verification and validation of safety requirements.
- Review contractor safety deliverables and provide technical comments.
- Support implementation of safety certification programs.
- Assist in development of project safety requirements and safety plans.
- Participate in design reviews, risk workshops, and hazard review meetings.
- Support safety audits and assessments.
- Coordinate with RAM, Systems Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure consistency of project assurance activities.
- Assist proposal development and technical pursuits.
- Follow company quality, safety, environmental, and project management procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
