Senior Rail Safety Engineer

Mobility
In the Mobility business unit, we are looking for dedicated talents who want to pave the way for safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of the future, becoming pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transport systems and modes – from roads and railways to air transport. With our expertise, we enhance safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts.
Our vehicle inspections promote both road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety.
Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts.
TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector.
Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market.
Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.
Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.
Are you ready to help create mobility solutions for the future and drive traffic safety forward? Then a career in mobility at TÜV Rheinland is the right choice for you.
Compensation Data
The salary range for this position is CAD $160,000-$190,000 and reflects factors such as years of experience, relevant expertise, and overall qualifications.
Job Summary
Provide rail and transit safety subject matter expertise. Advise clients and management regarding rail operations, systems safety, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
Job Description
May provide project management of rail system safety projects, including project development, budgeting, staff supervision, scheduling, status reporting, documentation production, and client interface.
Provide consultative expert services regarding rail systems safety programs, rail and transit operating practices, application of federal and state regulations, industry standards, risk assessment, and hazard prevention/mitigation.
Perform safety, reliability, and quality audits of rail operations and rail infrastructure.
Assure that safety designs demonstrate rigorous safety concepts and design principles. Evaluate designs for compliance with customer requirements and regulatory requirements.
Qualify products and systems to domestic and international standards.
Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and junior safety engineers in all aspects of system safety programs.
Maintain confidentially of all TÜV and client information and proprietary data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
University Degree in related field of study or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
5 years of related rail systems safety experience.
Professional Engineer license preferred.
Knowledge of rail systems technologies, software, and principles.
Knowledge of transportation industry standards; knowledge of the Canadian Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CMREA).
Knowledge of international standards especially those related to train control design and verification.
Excellent analytic skills in determining the fundamental safety of products, subsystems, and systems used in rail train control and communications.
Excellent communication skills, to relay complex scientific and technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, verbally and in technical writing.
Strong problem-solving ability and critical thinking with an emphasis on written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand and use complex technical information in safety programs.
Ability to travel.
Valid passport and driver’s license required.

Work arrangement
Yes