Rail Systems RAMS Engineer

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail – the owner and operator of Britain’s mainline rail system.

Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management and maintenance, and system integration.

Our work is driven forward by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The opportunity with NRC

Building on our continued success, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a RAMS Engineer based in Sacramento California, we offer flexibility and hybrid working.

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Director of Network Integration and will check the implementation of RAM Program Policy and RAM Management Plans for high-speed rail infrastructures.

The role will ensure compliance with national and international standards and embrace international best practice.

 Key Accountabilities

You will support the RAM team with your RAM expertise.

• Check compliance with RAM requirements using System Engineering approach (V&V)
• Deliver support, expertise and advice on RAM to the wider working group when developing and managing requirements
• Manage the provision of international RAM expertise, including their output quality and adherence to program timescales
• Ensure all deliverables are created in line with the approved evidence-based framework, and perform and support Audits on Contractors RAM Processes
• Provide planning and execution of support services to other teams in ensuring that specialist advice is provided
• Work with the wider team and stakeholders to deliver an integrated solution that delivers on the client’s requirements
• Ensure a collaborative approach at all times with the client and all key stakeholders

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

You will be a degree qualified RAMS professional with equivalent demonstrable experience and relevant years’ experience in RAM and system assurance .

• Background in Civil Work or Rail Infrastructure projects is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, stakeholder’s client representatives, as required) and establish relationships at all levels.
• Affiliation with recognized professional body is desirable
• Ability to promptly investigate RAM related issues and recommend the implementation of corrective actions

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.

We offer benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 401K with employer matching contributions
• Flexible working opportunities

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Sound interesting? Apply to this vacancy today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application at the right time.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.