System Safety Engineer — Risk & Compliance Leader

Metra; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra in Chicago is seeking a System Safety Engineer reporting to the Director, Safety. The role defines and coordinates regulatory safety activities, training, and compliance, with a focus on system safety and accident prevention across Metra's six-county service area.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in safety or related field, plus at least five years of professional safety management experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety and occupational health or related field.
• Five years of professional safety management experience.
• Willing to travel throughout Metra's six-county service area.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FRA, and FTA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and coordinate regulatory safety activities.
• Lead root cause analyses and risk mitigation.
• Conduct on-site inspections and incident investigations.
• Provide training and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Hazard analysis

Safety program implementation

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Metra in Chicago is seeking a System Safety Engineer reporting to the Director, Safety. The role defines and coordinates regulatory safety activities, training, and compliance, with a focus on system safety and accident prevention across Metra's six-county service area.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in safety or related field, plus at least five years of professional safety management experience, strong root cause analysis skills, and the ability to travel as needed.