RAMS Lead – Rail Safety & Systems Assurance (Hybrid/Remote)

Egis in the U.S.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision inclusive

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Hybrid/Remote options

Education assistance

Job summary

Egis in the U.S. is seeking a RAMS Lead to join our Sacramento, CA office. You will serve as the technical authority and project lead for RAMS and safety assurance on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.

and North America, mentoring staff and coordinating with global teams. In this role you will establish RAMS processes, oversee hazard analyses and safety cases, manage client relationships, and guide design reviews to ensure RAMS integration from concept through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of experience in systems safety assurance and leadership on complex rail and transit projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety assurance programs for major rail or transit infrastructure projects through design, procurement, testing, commissioning, and operations.
• Expert knowledge of international safety standards including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50716, NFPA 130 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Extensive experience directing hazard analyses, risk assessments, SIL allocation activities, safety case development, and safety certification efforts.
• Strong technical knowledge of rail systems including CBTC, signaling, interlocking, communications, and other safety-critical systems.
• Experience leading Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities and interfacing with regulatory authorities, independent assessors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and establish RAMS and safety assurance best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Fluent English; willing to travel as required to support project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS and safety assurance activities across multiple rail projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to RAMS engineers and project teams.
• Direct development and review of RAMS deliverables: Safety Management Plans, PHA, IHA, Hazard Logs, SIL Allocations, RAM Allocations.
• Serve as primary interface with clients, regulators, independent assessors, and stakeholders on RAMS matters.
• Lead the development of safety cases and regulatory submissions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain RAMS processes and best practices aligned with EN standards and local requirements.
• Guide design reviews to ensure RAMS integration from concept to commissioning.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and RAMS-related risks.
• Support business development via proposals, client engagement, and technical presentations.

Skills

RAMS Lead

Safety assurance

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EN 50126

EN 50128

EN 50129

NFPA 130

Job description

Egis in the U.S. is seeking a RAMS Lead to join our Sacramento, CA office. You will serve as the technical authority and project lead for RAMS and safety assurance on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.

and North America, mentoring staff and coordinating with global teams. In this role you will establish RAMS processes, oversee hazard analyses and safety cases, manage client relationships, and guide design reviews to ensure RAMS integration from concept through commissioning.