Rail Systems Safety Engineer — Hybrid (Canada)

GFT; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package (well‑n

PTO PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in Canada. The role focuses on system safety, hazard analysis, safety cases, and assurance across commuter and rail transit projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable rail systems.

Responsibilities include developing hazard logs, performing SHA/PHA/OSHA analyses, and supporting safety certification activities while aligning with RAM concepts and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related STEM discipline.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and review of safety analyses and safety cases.
• Support hazard management documentation and safety assurance activities.
• Coordinate with RAM, Systems Engineering, and Integration teams on project assurance.
• Review contractor safety deliverables and provide technical comments.
• Participate in design reviews, risk workshops, and hazard review meetings.
• Assist in safety audits and assessments.
• Support safety certification programs and project safety plans.

Skills

Rail systems knowledge

RAM concepts

Hazard analysis

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Eligibility for Professional Engineer in Canada

Tools

CENELEC EN 50126/50129/50716

CSA R114

MIL-STD-882

Job description

GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in Canada. The role focuses on system safety, hazard analysis, safety cases, and assurance across commuter and rail transit projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable rail systems.

Responsibilities include developing hazard logs, performing SHA/PHA/OSHA analyses, and supporting safety certification activities while aligning with RAM concepts and industry standards.