Senior System Safety Engineer/ Specialist

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald Canada is currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit realms. We are currently seeking Senior System Safety Engineers/Specialists to complement our team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients. You will have the opportunity to work for Canadian clients such as TransLink, Metrolinx and TTC as well as supporting capital projects in other geographic locations including the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand tapping into the expertise of our global practices.

Mott MacDonald values equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be working 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.

Our Rail Systems Practice is looking for a Senior System Safety Engineer/Specialist to join our growing team in Toronto. This role will report to the Systems Assurance Lead for Canada. To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Working with other Systems Engineering and Assurance team members and with multi-discipline project staff on the delivery of key assurance and engineering processes and practices within Mott MacDonald’s North American practices.
• Lead Safety engineering activities on projects.
• Undertake system assessment using both EN 50126 and CMREA (CSA R114:22) 
• Lead System Safety analyses and associated activities (including FTAs and FMECAs)
• Manage and maintain Hazard Logs/Records
• Lead SIL analysis and SIL allocations (including THRs, TFFRs)
• Lead hazard identification / risk assessment workshops
• Lead project safety meetings
• Lead interaction with Regulators, Safety Bodies and ISAs
• Assist in the verification and validation of Rail Control systems
• Interaction with, and direct support to colleagues across Mott MacDonald 
• Work with key delivery partners and service providers for projects.
• Engage with end clients as and when necessary

Candidate Specification: 

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Software/Engineering Physics/Systems Engineering).
• P.Eng in Ontario, or eligible to register
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in System Assurance/RAMS engineering and assessment with significant experience in rail and transit projects.
• Demonstrable strength in a minimum of two of the following (with working knowledge of the remainder):  
  • EN 50126
  • CMREA (CSA R114:22) or CSM RA
  • Hazard identification and management
  • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) identification and apportionment (EN 50126/IEC 61508)
  • Safety Case development
  • Safety Certification (EN 51026)
  • Safety Risk Assessment (CMREA)
• Experience in interpreting legislation especially related to Common Safety Method and application on assurance and safety engineering projects
• Experience in in carrying out CMREA (CSA R114:22) from an assessment body perspective and a project perspective
• Exceptional technical writing and verbal communications skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to plan, lead and document technical meetings and conversations with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulators
• 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.
• Broad knowledge and experience of delivery within major rail infrastructure/system projects and / or operation within technology development and implementation projects.
• Proactively seeking to enhance personal and professional development

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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

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