Principal Project Manager - RAMS

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.

Our Rail Systems Practice is looking for a Senior RAM Engineer / Specialist in Alberta to join our growing team in Canada.

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 MM’s North American practices.
• Undertake RAM engineering activities on projects.
• Undertake RAM engineering activities in accordance with the life cycle phases of the EN 50126
• Undertake RAM analysis and associated activities including development of Reliability Block Diagrams
• 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

The ideal candidate will have the following experience :

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering / Science (preferably Engineering Physics / Systems / Mechanical Engineering).
• P. Eng in Alberta or BC (or eligible to register)
• Minimum 8-10years 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 :
• RAM apportionment
• RAM modeling, prediction, and assessment
• FRACAS
• RAM Demonstration
• Working knowledge of the remainder
• 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

The following additional attributes are preferred :

• Ability to conduct their work independently
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Proactive self-starter who’s also flexible and able to adapt and learn
• Confident and positive attitude
• Ability to build and harbour good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Flexibility to travel
• Experience in working within a Global business

Personal values

• Act as a role model for Mott MacDonald’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with corporate related procedures
• Ensure professional, courteous and cooperative relationship with team members and stakeholders; establish a work environment in which trust and respect is highly valued.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behavior when interacting with colleagues.
• Take responsibility of own and others' health and safety, and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to corporate and project Health and Safety rules, especially on construction sites
• Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure, modification or destruction.

Never knowingly put Mott MacDonald information or information systems at risk

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.

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.

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

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

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 opportunity to contribute.

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