Safety Systems Engineer, Rail - Dublin

WSP USA; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to support the MetroLink programme in Ireland. You will assess design and construction activities to embed robust safety processes across the project lifecycle, coordinating with contractors, engineers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with railway standards.

You will lead discipline engineers, manage safety requirements across design and build phases, and work with civil, signalling, power and other teams to deliver safe, reliable rail

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience leading discipline engineers through design, construction and integration.
• Experience managing Design-Build contractors and delivering system specifications.
• Knowledge of safety lifecycle processes and rail safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce System Engineering requirements across the MetroLink team.
• Review system, subsystem, and interface designs to ensure safety requirements are addressed.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to embed safety into design solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver updates on progress and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Rail engineering

Systems engineering

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role...

As a Systems Safety Engineer on the MetroLink programme, you'll play a key role in helping to deliver a safe, compliant, and fully assured metro system. Working closely with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, you'll assess design and construction activities to ensure robust system safety processes are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. You'll support the review of safety assurance evidence, monitor compliance with railway standards and regulatory requirements, contribute to hazard and risk management activities, and help ensure safety considerations are effectively integrated into design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Ireland's most transformative infrastructure projects, helping to ensure a safe and reliable transport system for future generations.

You will

• Promote and enforce the System Engineering requirements across the wider MetroLink team.
• Review system, subsystem, and interface designs to ensure safety requirements are adequately addressed.
• Support allocation and traceability of safety requirements through engineering documentation.
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams (civil, stations, signalling, power, rolling stock, telecoms, operations) to embed safety into design solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical workshops, and interface coordination meetings.
• Attend meetings with different teams to ensure contractors are following up on the agreed outcome.
• Proactively monitor project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing strategic solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Deliver comprehensive updates on the project's progress and status, including the identification of any risks that arise and recommend necessary mitigation strategies to minimise these risks.
• Analyse and keep up to date with safety regulations and standards both in Ireland and internationally.
• Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate...

• Degree level qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Background in a rail engineering environment.
• Experienced in leading discipline engineers through the design, construction, and integration phases of a project.
• Advanced knowledge of managing Design-Build (DB) contractors and developing system and sub-system specifications that meet customer requirements.
• Proven capability in managing design resources and coordinating deliverable outputs.
• Experience of project controls, programme management, and technical reporting.
• Expertise in systems engineering lifecycle activities, including design, development, production, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the 'WSP My Hour,' allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.