Systems Safety Engineer — Transportation (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team in Canada. The role focuses on system safety, safety assurance, and safety certification across transit projects, including concept through maintenance phases.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams on hazard analysis, safety cases, and assurance evidence. Ideal candidates have a strong background in rail safety, RAM concepts, and technical writing, with eligibility for a Professional Engineer license in Canada.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Hazard Logs.
• Support System Hazard Analysis (SHA), PHA, OSHA, IHA studies.
• Assist in development of Safety Cases and Safety Assurance Reports.
• Support verification and validation of safety requirements.
• Review contractor safety deliverables and provide technical comments.
• Support safety certification programs implementation.
• Assist in development of project safety requirements and safety plans.
• Participate in design reviews, risk workshops, and hazard review meetings.
• Support safety audits and assessments.
• Coordinate with RAM, Systems Engineering, and Integration teams.
• Assist proposal development and technical pursuits.
• Follow company quality, safety, environmental, and project management procedures.

Skills

System safety principles

Risk management

RAM concepts

Rail systems

Technical writing

Safety certification

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Professional Engineer in Canada eligibility

Job description

GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team in Canada. The role focuses on system safety, safety assurance, and safety certification across transit projects, including concept through maintenance phases.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams on hazard analysis, safety cases, and assurance evidence. Ideal candidates have a strong background in rail safety, RAM concepts, and technical writing, with eligibility for a Professional Engineer license in Canada.