Senior Rail Systems Engineer; RAMS

Position: Senior Rail Systems Engineer (RAMS)
ReqID: SEA
000087

** Joining Arup*
* Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail.

You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Given our growing business, Arup is looking for a Rail Systems Engineer to join our rail team in Seattle and support a portfolio of major rail and transit infrastructure programs across the United States and Canada. The Rail Systems Engineer will primarily contribute to the delivery of current rail and transit projects, supporting technical work streams across design development and implementation.

Reporting to our Rail Systems Assurance and RAMS Manager and supported by our Rail Systems Head, you will work with project teams of rail engineers and leadership at bid and project stages, including within a Prime Consultant environment. While there is a specific need for RAMS expertise, you will provide support and advice to multidisciplinary teams across Arup Americas Region on all rail systems and system assurance issues.

This can range from leading the requirements management, interface management and assurance through detailed design for RAMS and system modelling to hazard analysis and dependability analysis.

The position offers scope for personal skill development, expanding rail systems expertise within the rail major projects environment and mentoring early careers team members. The focus will be on developing existing skills and experience in a stimulating and challenging project environment and enhancing Arup's overall systems engineering and rail capability.

** The Opportunity*
* + Lead or undertake systems engineering and integration activities for new and upgraded rail and transit systems, including system safety and RAM activities, system architecture development, requirements management, systems integration, EMC, and software coordination.

+ Lead RAMS and assurance work streams day-to-day as part of a co-located project team, working closely with the project RAMS Manager. This will include:

+ Setup and implementation of typical System Safety and Assurance plans, models and processes

+ Setup and management of hazard analyses, Hazard Logs and other critical item lists

+ Development of ALARP/SFAIRP and SIL assessments

+ Overall systems assurance and V&V processes

+ Independent review of safety activities and RAM activities performed by others.

+ Work on other rail systems as needed.

+ Assist Technical Project Managers and senior engineers with rail systems scopes, supporting technical delivery, interface management, and issue resolution.

+ Support package‑level delivery of rail systems, including design coordination, procurement support, construction support activities, and quality assurance processes.

+ Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants to support meetings and technical discussions that align systems solutions with project objectives.

+ Track design actions and decisions, supporting effective communication and information flow across project teams.

+ Support the preparation of bids and tenders to help win work for the Firm

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

** Is this role right for you?*
* + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with 8+ years of experience supporting the delivery of complex rail and transit systems within a multidisciplinary project environment.

+ Demonstrated experience in rail systems engineering and design coordination, including assurance activities, requirements development, standards application, and systems integration for large‑scale projects.

+ Understanding of system safety, RAMS, verification and validation processes, and relevant rail standards (e.g., CENELEC,  AREMA, IEEE, EN), with experience applying these under senior guidance in accordance with current best practices.

+ Able to demonstrate ability and experience in formulating and implementing System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes and ensuring effective communication of modern systems assurance techniques with project teams in accordance with those plans and processes.

+ Familiar with railway…