Principal rams engineer

Company Description

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We are a global network of experts working with clients, communities, and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. From high-speed rail systems to sustainable urban transit, we are at the forefront of shaping the future of transportation.

Here’s what you’ll do:

We are seeking a Principal Rail RAMS Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative rail team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape RAMS strategies across high-profile rail projects, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety.

As a Principal Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of RAMS strategies for rail projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RAMS principles into design and operational phases.
• Conduct RAMS analyses, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis.
• Drive innovation by leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to optimize rail system performance.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on world‑class rail projects that transform communities and improve lives.
• Access to AECOM’s global knowledge network and state‑of‑the‑art tools, including proprietary systems like RailEST and TAMP.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

About You

• A degree in Engineering or a related field, with a focus on rail systems or safety engineering.
• Extensive experience in RAMS engineering within the rail or transportation sector.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in RAMS tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring and team development.
• A commitment to driving sustainable and innovative solutions in rail engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered Status, Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent through professional bodies such as: Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• RAMS‑Specific Certifications, Certification in RAMS methodologies, such as: Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) by ASQ, IEC 61508 or EN 50126/50128/50129 standards training, Functional Safety Certification (e.g., TÜV Rheinland or TÜV SÜD)
• Health and Safety Certifications, NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualifications and knowledge of ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, a remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

We will help you foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability‑Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability‑Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.