Lead Rail Safety & Reliability Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh is seeking a Safety and Reliability Engineer to drive the design and development of robust rail solutions. You will work with dedicated teams to deliver safe, reliable mobility systems and contribute to the company’s mission on urban transportation.

This role requires coordinating safety analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring colleagues to foster continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with international rail safety standards and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems).
• 3–5 years in safety, reliability, or quality engineering within transportation or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in safety analysis tools (FTA, FMEA), reliability modeling, and EN50126/EN50128/EN50129 standards.
• Strong understanding of risk management, system integration, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to lead small teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and reliability analyses to ensure scalable rail solutions across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety standards and reliability best practices.
• Develop and implement rigorous testing protocols to maximize system reliability and minimize operational risks.
• Champion innovative approaches to safety engineering, leveraging emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

Safety analyses

Reliability engineering

FTA

FMEA

Risk management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Systems)

Job description

Alstom in Pittsburgh is seeking a Safety and Reliability Engineer to drive the design and development of robust rail solutions. You will work with dedicated teams to deliver safe, reliable mobility systems and contribute to the company’s mission on urban transportation.

This role requires coordinating safety analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring colleagues to foster continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with international rail safety standards and project