RAM Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits package

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT’s transportation team seeks a RAM Engineer to support Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability activities across rail transit projects in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. You will develop RAM requirements, perform reliability analyses, and contribute to maintenance concepts and safety integration.

Under the supervision of a Senior RAM Engineer, you will coordinate with safety and systems teams, review RAM submissions, and assist in RAM demonstrations and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related STEM discipline.
• 3–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of RAM concepts and reliability methods (RAM, FMEA/FMECA, RAMS).
• Familiarity with safety concepts and interaction between safety and RAM activities.

Responsibilities

• Support RAM program execution on projects.
• Develop RAM requirements and performance targets.
• Conduct reliability analyses using recognized methods.
• Assist in creating RAM diagrams and fault analyses.
• Support maintenance strategies and lifecycle cost evaluations.
• Coordinate with safety and systems engineering teams.
• Support technical proposals and business development efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Science

Tools

RAM tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Ontario, Alberta; or British Colombia. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do

Under the supervision of a Senior RAM Engineer or RAMS Manager, the RAM Engineer supports Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability activities throughout the lifecycle of rail transit systems projects.

The RAM Engineer develops reliability analyses, maintainability studies, performance models, maintenance concepts, and RAM requirements. Familiarity with system safety concepts and interaction between safety and RAM activities is expected.

• Support execution of project RAM programs.
• Develop RAM requirements and performance targets.
• Conduct reliability analyses using recognized engineering methods.
• Support preparation of Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), and availability models.
• Support Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) activities.
• Assist in development of maintenance strategies and maintenance concepts.
• Support spare parts optimization and lifecycle cost evaluations.
• Review supplier and contractor RAM submissions.
• Support RAM demonstrations and performance verification activities.
• Coordinate with safety and systems engineering teams.
• Support technical proposals and business development efforts.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related STEM discipline.

What we prefer you bring

• Eligible for Professional Engineer registration considered an asset.
• 3-7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Reliability Block Diagrams, FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, Markov techniques, or maintainability analysis.
• Knowledge of CENELEC EN 50126.
• Familiarity with railway operations and maintenance principles.
• Awareness of system safety concepts and hazard management processes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in technical reporting and documentation.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $97,000.00 - $144,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Ontario, Alberta; or British Colombia.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.