Engineer- Systems Assurance Freight Facilities

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Engineer - Systems Assurance to ensure railway civil works meet RAMS and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves implementing assurance processes, maintaining the Assurance Plan, and ensuring traceability from employer requirements through handover.

The candidate will review civil designs, coordinate with track and signaling teams, conduct hazard analyses, and support safety audits and incident investigations as part of integration with railway

Qualifications

• Minimum [100+] years? of experience in railway infrastructure systems assurance, safety engineering, or major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage assurance processes in line with railway standards.
• Develop and maintain the Systems Assurance Plan covering design, construction, testing and commissioning phases.
• Ensure full requirements traceability from employer requirements through design, construction and final handover.
• Review civil design submissions to ensure compliance with safety-in-design and operational safety requirements for rail systems.
• Coordinate with track, signaling, MEP utilities and systems teams to manage civil interface requirements.
• Conduct and support hazard identification (HAZID) risk assessments and safety analysis for civil railway assets.
• Ensure implementation of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes for all civil deliverables and construction activities.

Skills

RAMS

Railway standards

Hazard analysis

Education

Civil Engineering

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

IRSE RAMS Certification

Job description

The Engineer - Systems Assurance will ensure civil works for rail infrastructure comply with systems assurance principles including safety reliability availability and maintainability (RAMS) throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates must have prior experience working on similar rail systems integration or major infrastructure projects.

Role Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage assurance processes in line with railway standards
• Develop and maintain the Systems Assurance Plan covering design construction testing and commissioning phases
• Ensure full requirements traceability from employer requirements through design construction and final handover
• Review civil design submissions to ensure compliance with safety-in-design and operational safety requirements for rail systems
• Coordinate closely with track signaling MEP utilities and systems teams to manage civil interface requirements
• Conduct and support hazard identification (HAZID) risk assessments and safety analysis for civil railway assets (stations viaducts tunnels trackworks)
• Ensure implementation of Verification & Validation (V&V) processes for all civil deliverables and construction activities
• Monitor compliance with railway authority standards
• Review Method Statements Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and assurance deliverables for compliance with system safety requirements
• Participate in design and construction safety audits assurance audits and site surveillance activities
• Track and close out safety-related non-conformances audit findings and assurance observations
• Ensure proper management of design changes through configuration control and impact assessment on safety and performance
• Support integration of civil works with railway systems during testing integration and commissioning stages
• Verify that construction activities do not compromise operational safety track geometry stability or long‑term durability
• Ensure implementation of risk mitigation measures identified during safety and assurance studies
• Support incident investigation and root cause analysis for civil-related safety or quality issues
• Maintain assurance registers including risk logs compliance matrices and traceability records
• Assist in preparation of safety cases assurance evidence and certification dossiers for handover to the client
• Coordinate with contractors consultants and client representatives to ensure assurance requirements are clearly understood and implemented on site
• Contribute to final system acceptance operational readiness reviews and handover of civil railway assets

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 812 years of experience in railway infrastructure systems assurance safety engineering or major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects is required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in railway systems assurance RAMS or safety engineering (e.g. IRSE CSM-RA or equivalent) will be an advantage.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract