System Assurance Specialist - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Fairfield (CA); Sur place; USD 127 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness & EAP

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers in Fairfield, CA is seeking a Systems Assurance Specialist to join the IETS team. You will perform RAMS activities, apply safety and security assurance methodologies and help maintain safety plans across design and construction phases, collaborating with clients and contractors.

The role emphasizes learning opportunities through training and mentorship, on-the-job practice and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Must be inquisitive and willing to learn rail systems requirements.
• Engineering background and ability to collaborate with clients and firms in an infrastructure project advisory environment.
• Able to plan, organize, and coordinate work with professionals and technicians.
• Minimum 5 years in Systems Engineering/ RAMS with rail transit experience and CENELEC familiarity.
• Experience in systems lifecycle and requirements tools (e.g., DOORS).

Responsabilités

• Coordinate safety assurance activities (RAMS) across projects.
• Maintain System Safety Assurance Plan and related risk documents.
• Lead or support safety studies: PHA, FMECA, FTA, IHA, TVA.
• Assist in developing Safety Case and ensure design-phase safety and security.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and internal teams to disseminate measures.

Connaissances

Systems Engineering

RAMS

Rail systems

Client engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

US work eligibility

Project coordination

AI tools experience

Formation

Engineering degree or equivalent

Outils

DOORS

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System Assurance Specialist - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Fairfield, CA, US

Requisition ID:180823

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The IETS department is seeking an Systems Assurance Specialist to round out our growing team of talented individuals. This role involves learning opportunities through independent study, formal training, mentorship and on the job practice. The goal is for the Systems Assurance Specialist to utilize and develop the knowledge and skills to work autonomously within the IETS Systems Assurance team, performing tasks as required.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms
Position Summary
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position is based out of our Fairfield, California office with occasional travel to offices and project sites in the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities – Corporate

• Coordinate, perform and ensure safety & security assurance activities. (RAMS)
• Coordinate lifecycle safety and security studies ensuring compliance.
• Maintain System Safety Assurance Plan.
• Apply risk and safety and security assurance methodologies.
• Attend periodic safety reviews.
• Coordinate interfaces.
• Support findings closure.
• Assist or lead in the development of PHA, FMECA, FTA, IHA, TVA. OSHA.
• Assist in producing a Safety Case.

Project Responsibilities - Design Phase

• Ensure system-level safety and security.
• Manage safety and security documentation & requirements.
• Maintain GSAP, PHA, Dangerous Situations Register.
• Support system/software certifications.
• Disseminate safety security measures / mitigations
• Manage transfers between providers.
• Integrate security measures.

Project Responsibilities – Construction Phase

• Consolidation of security requirements for internal and external interfaces
• List of Safety-Critical Components
• Control plan for safety-critical components
• Preparation and implementation of safety tests and tests
• Finalization of the hazardous occurrence register (RSD)

Qualifications

• The individual must be inquisitive and willing to learn about a wide variety of rail systems requirements as part of the team.
• The candidate should have a technical basis in engineering (from academics and work experience, ideally with professional consulting work experience) and have technical written and oral communication skills as the role will frequently involve collaboration with clients, contractors, and other engineering firms in a Infrastructure Project advisory and/or delivery environment.
• The individual will be required to plan, organize, and coordinate work with groups of professionals and technicians.
• Past experience with direct client interface and complete project life-cycle (design to commissioning) is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years working in a Systems Engineering/Systems Assurance/RAMS environment with preference to those with rail transit experience and familiarity with the application of CENELEC standards.
• Experience in the Systems Engineering lifecycle is an asset, including typical tools for development of requirements (for example, DOORS)
• Proficiency in common industry software platforms
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Available to work in United States immediately without visa sponsorship
• Ability to regularly report to corporate and / or project site office
• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred #LI-JP1

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$127,000/yr -$137,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.