RAMS Lead — Rail Safety & Systems Expert (Hybrid)

Egis Group; California; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and visão

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s:

Paid time off and flexible holiday

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/rem

Life insurance and disability coverage

HSA with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid family leave

Wellness programs

Education assistance and professional

Job summary

Egis is seeking a RAMS Lead to join the Sacramento, CA team, leading RAMS and safety assurance across rail and transit projects in the U.S. and North America.

You will act as the technical authority, mentor RAMS engineers, manage client relationships, and coordinate with global RAMS teams to ensure compliance and safety. You will direct the creation of Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and safety cases, ensuring alignment with EN standards and regulatory requirements, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience in systems safety assurance with leadership responsibility on complex rail and transit projects
• Expert knowledge of international safety standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50716, NFPA 130) and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading RAMS and safety assurance activities for major rail/transit projects

Responsibilities

• Lead RAMS and safety assurance activities across multiple rail and transit projects with technical excellence and compliance
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to RAMS engineers and multidisciplinary teams
• Direct development and review of RAMS deliverables (Safety Management Plans, PHA, IHA, Hazard Logs, SILAllocations, RAM Allocations)
• Interface with clients, regulators, and stakeholders on RAMS matters
• Lead development of safety cases, safety justifications, and regulatory submissions
• Establish RAMS processes aligned with EN standards and local regulations
• Guide design reviews to integrate RAMS requirements
• Lead safety assessments, audits, hazard analyses, V&V activities and closure of findings
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and RAMS-related risk
• Support business development through proposals and client engagements

Skills

RAMS Leadership

Safety Assurance

Project Leadership

Regulatory Engagement

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

12+ years in systems safety assurance with leadership on complex rail projects

Job description

Egis is seeking a RAMS Lead to join the Sacramento, CA team, leading RAMS and safety assurance across rail and transit projects in the U.S. and North America.

You will act as the technical authority, mentor RAMS engineers, manage client relationships, and coordinate with global RAMS teams to ensure compliance and safety. You will direct the creation of Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and safety cases, ensuring alignment with EN standards and regulatory requirements, while guiding