Compensation Data

The salary range for this position is CAD $225,000 - CAD $275,000 and reflects factors such as years of experience, relevant expertise, and overall qualifications.

Job Summary

TÜV Rheinland is expanding its Rail Systems Safety Consulting team in Canada. We provide independent safety assessments, safety assurance services, safety and security audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance support for rail and transit systems across North America and internationally.

The Principal Safety Engineer - Rail Systems serves as a senior technical authority, providing subject matter expertise in rail systems safety, railroad operations, train control systems, regulatory compliance, safety assurance, and risk assessment. This role leads complex consulting engagements, advises clients and internal stakeholders, and contributes to the successful delivery of high-visibility rail infrastructure and modernization projects.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Description

Technical leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in all aspects of rail systems safety programs.
• Lead project deliveries in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to rail safety engineers and technical staff.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams located across North America and Europe.
• Advise clients and management regarding railroad operations, rail systems safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Project management:

• Manage complex rail systems safety projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, status reporting, documentation development, and client communications.
• Track project scope, schedules, deliverables, and financial performance.
• Interface with transit agencies, railroad operators, construction companies, systems integrators, equipment suppliers, regulatory authorities, and subcontractors.
• May supervise project teams assigned to specific engagements.

Safety Assessment

• Perform and lead safety, reliability, and quality audits of transportation systems, railway operations, and train control systems.
• Conduct independent safety assessments, safety assurance activities, hazard analyses, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate designs and systems for compliance with customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure safety-critical designs demonstrate rigorous safety principles and engineering practices.
• Support product and system qualification activities to domestic and international standards.
• Provide recommendations regarding hazard prevention, mitigation, and risk reduction.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Develop proposals, statements of qualifications, and technical approaches for prospective projects.
• Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Represent TÜV Rheinland in meetings with clients, regulators, standards organizations, and industry stakeholders.

Industry Leadership

• Actively engage with industry working groups and standards-development organizations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, accreditation bodies, and industry associations.
• Contribute to the advancement of rail safety methodologies, standards, and best practices.

Job Description (if text exceeds 260 words)

• Perform other duties as required.

Education

University Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the rail industry, with at least 5 years working with safety-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of railwayfunctional safety standards: EN 50126, IEC 62278, EN 50128, EN 50716, IEC 62279, EN 50159, IEC 62280, EN 50129, IEC 62425.
• Familiar with the Canadian Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CMREA) or the European Common Safety Method (CSM).
• Extensive experience with rail systems. Familiar with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) or European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) technologies.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province preferred.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time employment begins.
• This is a remote work position with occasional travel to client offices and project sites.