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GFT is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our Practice or CBG Team our of either Ontario, Alberta, or British Colombia.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Under the supervision of a Senior Systems Safety Engineer or Systems Assurance Manager, the Safety Engineer supports the execution of system safety, safety assurance, and safety certification activities during the concept, design, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance phases of commuter, light rail, metro, and heavy rail transit projects.

The Systems Safety Engineer develops and reviews safety analyses, hazard management documentation, safety cases, and assurance evidence while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of rail system safety principles, risk management processes, and applicable industry standards, together with strong technical writing and communication skills. Familiarity with RAM concepts is expected.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Support development and maintenance of Hazard Logs.
• Support System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (OSHA), Interface Hazard Analysis (IHA), and related safety studies.
• Assist in development and review of Safety Cases and Safety Assurance Reports.
• Support verification and validation of safety requirements.
• Review contractor safety deliverables and provide technical comments.
• Support implementation of safety certification programs.
• Assist in development of project safety requirements and safety plans.
• Participate in design reviews, risk workshops, and hazard review meetings.
• Support safety audits and assessments.
• Coordinate with RAM, Systems Engineering, and Integration teams to ensure consistency of project assurance activities.
• Assist proposal development and technical pursuits.
• Follow company quality, safety, environmental, and project management procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related STEM discipline.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716, CSA R114, or MIL-STD-882.
• Understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of rail systems and systems engineering principles.
• Familiarity with RAM concepts and their relationship to safety performance.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project environments.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $97,000.00 - $144,000.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together, we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Ontario, Alberta or British Colombia.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location. 

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