Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced RAMS Lead in Calgary to drive RAMS strategies for rail projects. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical rigor in deliverables, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (10+ years) in RAMS/System Assurance, excellent communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. This role offers competitive pay, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in RAMS/System Assurance in the rail industry.
• Specialization in at least one key area: Electrical, Mechanical, etc.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS activities for various rail projects.
• Develop Safety Management Systems and RAMS plans.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Extensive experience in RAMS/System Assurance

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of CENELEC standards

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or eligibility

Job description

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking an experienced and dynamic RAMS Lead to join our Rail Systems Engineering team. As a senior leader, you will drive the development and implementation of System Assurance and RAMS strategies across major rail projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients and stakeholders, and provide technical leadership in all aspects of RAMS engineering.

Why choose WSP?

• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Lead all RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) activities for commuter rail, light rail, high speed and/or subway projects, setting the vision and ensuring alignment with organizational and client goals.
• Develop and implement Safety Management Systems and RAMS plans, guiding the team through complex technical challenges and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Develop, implement and assess quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, hazard analyses, and assurance audits, ensuring technical rigor across the deliverables and conformance with industry standards.
• Develop and implement reliability and maintainability planning, implementation and demonstration, including LCC forecasting.
• Support preparedness for incident management planning, emergency/crisis management, and operational risk acceptance.
• Communicate with other engineering disciplines (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Track, Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Rolling Stock, etc.)
• Mentor your own team of professionals and direct multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and specialists, supporting their development into future leaders.
• Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement within the team and across project interfaces.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders on RAMS and LCC matters, building trust and ensuring clear communication.
• Facilitate resolution of complex technical and operational issues, balancing client expectations with project requirements.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and audits, demonstrating thought leadership and subject matter expertise.

Project & Resource Management

• Plan and manage RAMS deliverables, including scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project managers to integrate RAMS requirements into overall project execution.
• Drive incident management planning and emergency response strategies, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.

Organizational Impact

• Shape the direction of RAMS practices within the organization, contributing to the development of standards, processes, and tools.
• Champion innovation and the adoption of new methodologies, keeping the team at the forefront of industry advancements.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or eligibility for registration.
• Extensive experience (more than 10+ years) in RAMS/System Assurance technical leadership roles within the rail industry
• Extensive general knowledge in rail systems, with specialization in at least one key area (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Train Control/Signaling, Traction Power, Rolling Stock, Communications, Track Infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of CENELEC, CMREA, MIL-STD requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Experience with requirements management, validation & verification, testing, commissioning and trial running is a plus
• Experience with Safety Assessment is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 75980
• Posting Date 11/18/2025, 05:14 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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