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Safety Assurance Senior Engineer – Rail & Transit

Hedgehog Technologies Inc. -
Burnaby, BC

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Engineering
Maintenance
Bachelor's
Continuous improvement
Certified Scrum Master
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer– Rail & Transit to lead and deliver safety and risk assurance activities across complex rail and transit projects in Canada and North America.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing safety assurance strategies aligned with CENELEC standards and Canadian regulatory frameworks (including CMREA), supporting major rail programmes.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to engage clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead safety assurance activities, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and allocation of safety requirements
Support the development and delivery of safety assurance strategies across rail and transit projects
Produce and/or review safety assurance deliverables, including Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and related documentation
Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, risk workshops)
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and client requirements – including CENELEC standards and Canadian regulatory frameworks (including CMREA)
Establish and define safety requirements across all railway system disciplines, including civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software
Contribute to Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) or Independent Competent Person (ICP) activities, where applicable
Support system integration, testing, validation, and commissioning activities from a safety perspective
Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure effective communication and coordination of safety requirements
Engage with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery
Contribute to System Assurance Audits and support continuous improvement through the application of lessons learned and industry best practices
Provide technical input and assurance across different subsystems and disciplines as required

Qualifications

Minimum a bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
P.Eng designation or eligibility for certification in a Canadian province (or equivalent)

Desirable Competencies and Experience

Experience in rail and transit safety assurance across one or more disciplines (e.g. signalling – CBTC/ETCS desirable, infrastructure, rolling stock, electrification, operations & maintenance)
10+ years of experience in rail safety assurance or RAMS engineering (for senior/principal roles)
Familiarity with relevant safety standards and frameworks (e.g. CENELEC EN 50126/8/9, CSM-RA, CMREA, IEC standards, or equivalent)
Experience in Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), auditing, or compliance activities
Involvement in independent quality activities such as witnessing, trial running, testing, validation, or verification
Understanding of system safety lifecycle and hazard management processes
Experience working within the Canadian rail industry is advantageous, but not essential

Key Competencies and Experience

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Analytical and problem-solving capability
Organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Proven leadership skills with a team spirit and a passion for safety

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Professional development budget.

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