Rail System Safety & Certification Lead

Egis in the U.S.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Egis is a leading global firm providing architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. This role leads the System Safety Assurance and Certification Framework to meet FRA requirements and achieve revenue service readiness for the California High-Speed Rail project.

The position is based in Sacramento, CA and requires relocation for candidates outside the local area. You will drive safety governance, certification strategy, and regulatory interface across

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in rail safety, assurance, or certification (HSR preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FRA regulations (49 CFR) and U.S. compliance frameworks or international equivalents.
• Experience on large-scale rail programs with multi-contract integration.
• Background in systems engineering, testing & commissioning, or assurance.
• Experience working with regulators and independent assessors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the System Safety Management Program Plan (SSPP) aligned with FRA expectations.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment (PHA, SHA), and mitigation tracking.
• Develop and implement the Certification Management Plan aligned with the safety management system.
• Oversee production of Certificates, Declarations, and Compliance Evidence.
• Act as the primary interface with the Federal Railroad Administration and manage submissions for safety certification, waivers, and approvals.
• Ensure certification is embedded in the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and maintain requirements traceability.
• Coordinate across track, OCS, signaling, rolling stock, and operations.
• Define certification requirements within Testing & Commissioning Plans and oversee ISA activities.

Skills

Rail safety

Certification expertise

Regulatory interface

Systems engineering

Independent assessors

Job description

Egis is a leading global firm providing architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. This role leads the System Safety Assurance and Certification Framework to meet FRA requirements and achieve revenue service readiness for the California High-Speed Rail project.

The position is based in Sacramento, CA and requires relocation for candidates outside the local area. You will drive safety governance, certification strategy, and regulatory interface across