Lead Independent Safety Assessor (ISA)

WHAT WE DO:

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisitions — now made up of over 1,500 engineers, architects and planners across the US. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A People-First Company – This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Responsible Company – We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

THIS OPPORTUNITY:

The Lead Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) will lead ISA activities on major subway and rail projects in the US and across North America. You will be the technical lead for these activities in the US while also working with Egis’s safety assurance engineering department across the globe.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide an independent and professional assessment that subway systems meet all applicable safety requirements and are fit for their intended operational environment. 

• Plan and execute assessment activities, including reviews of hazard analyses, safety cases, system design, testing documentation, and verification and validation (V&V) evidence. 

• Conduct safety audits, prepare detailed audit reports, and track resolution of findings to closure. 

• Take full ownership of ISA deliverables and manage all related project documentation, schedules, and client interfaces. 

• Mentor and develop Egis ISA team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate Engineer with at least 15 years’ experience in the field of systems safety assurance.  

• Experience of delivering safety assurance activities in a rail environment, in design and build projects.  

• Knowledge and experience in Subway signaling systems, such as CBTC and Solid State Interlocking.

• Knowledge and experience in Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), ideally on subway projects.  

• At least 3 years’ experience leading a team of Systems Safety Engineers.  

• You enjoy mentoring and developing others. You want to pass your technical skills and knowledge to your team.  

• Excellent communication skills.  

• Fluent in English at professional level. You have used English as your work language on projects.  
• Authorized to work in the US.

• Travel will be required. 

WHY JOIN EGIS?

• Opportunity to participate in a full range of employee benefits including, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• 401(k) plan beginning the first day of the month following 90 days of continuous employment with 4.5% company match.
• Gracious Paid Time Off (PTO) package with increased accrual rates with tenure, along with 9 paid holidays.
• Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities offered. The wage offered for this position ranges between $140,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience, licensure, and candidate location).
• Flexible schedules and potential hybrid schedules offered.
• Paid parental leave offered beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
• Educational assistance / Tuition Reimbursement.

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