Senior Systems Assurance Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Assurance Engineer with specialist skills in Safety and Systems Assurance and RAMS to join our Rail Systems Team in Toronto and work with multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering a portfolio of exciting, varied rail projects as part of an established and expanding Rail Business.

Reporting to our Rail Systems Assurance and RAMS ManagerSystems Assurance Lead and supported by our Rail Systems Head, you will work with project teams of Railway and Infrastructure Engineers at bid and project stages. You will provide support and advice to multidisciplinary teams across Arup Americas Region on all rail system and system assurance issues. This can range from leading the requirements management, interface management and assurance through detailed design for RAMS and system modelling to hazard analysis and dependability analysis.

The position offers scope for personal skill development, especially in relation to increasing of RAMS expertise within a rail environment and also mentoring more junior members of the team. The focus will be on developing existing skills and experience and sharing this experience with other team members, in a stimulating and challenging project environment, and so enhancing Arup’s overall systems engineering and rail capability.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

The opportunity

• Producing System Safety and RAM plans and models and setting up and implementing of typical System Safety and Assurance processes

• Facilitating HAZID, FMEA/FMECA, WHATIF etc. workshops

• Setting up and managing Hazard Logs

• Leading or undertaking system safety and RAM activities for feasibility, concept and detailed design of rail projects

• SIL assessments

• development of ALARP/SFAIRP assessments

• Independent review of safety activities performed by others,

• Development of safety critical and RAM critical items lists

• Overall systems assurance and V&V

• Independent review of RAM activities undertaken by others

• Support the preparation of bids and tenders to help win work for the Firm

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the rail domain, its technology and design industries

• A university engineering degree

• Professional Engineer status or working towards P.Eng registration

• Able to demonstrate ability and experience in formulating and implementing System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes, and ensuring that project teams operate in accordance with those plans and processes

• Able to explain modern systems assurance techniques and processes to engineers and managers

• Experience with rail projects and their modern design lifecycles

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with current engineering safety management practice

• Familiar with railway performance modelling (including power modelling)

• Experience of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note, hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.