Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit
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The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us – Shape the safety, performance, and reliability of rail systems that move communities forward.
As our Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) Lead, you will guide the development of system assurance strategies across major commuter rail, LRT, subway, and high‑speed rail programs.
In Rail & Transit, our teams have received multiple industry recognitions for innovation, technical excellence, and system integration leadership.
Your impact will shape safe, efficient, and future‑ready transportation networks across Canada and beyond.
Your Impact
- Lead all RAMS activities across complex rail programs, aligning strategies with client, project, and organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement RAMS Plans, System Safety Plans, hazard analyses, and risk assessments.
- Drive System Assurance through V‑Lifecycle processes including requirements management, validation & verification, and trial running support.
- Oversee reliability, maintainability, and LCC modelling to support long‑term asset performance.
- Guide incident preparedness, emergency/crisis planning, and operational risk acceptance.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams (e.g., Signaling, Rolling Stock, Traction Power, Communications, Civil/Track).
- Serve as the technical voice for RAMS with clients, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop engineers within the System Assurance discipline, building future expertise across the practice.
- Influence WSP’s national RAMS framework, advancing tools, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 10+ years of technical leadership experience in RAMS/System Assurance within rail transit environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; P.Eng. (or eligibility) required.
- Deep knowledge of CENELEC, CMREA, MIL‑STD and other system safety standards.
- Expertise in one or more rail domains: Signaling/Train Control, Electrical/Traction Power, Rolling Stock, Mechanical, or Communications‑Based Systems.
- Experience developing and delivering hazard logs, RAM modelling, risk matrices, SIL/ASIL assessments, and safety cases.
- Experience with V‑Model processes, testing & commissioning, reliability demonstration, and system integration.
- Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex technical issues clearly.
- Comfortable supporting travel for project and client interface needs.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 – $212,200
MB & ON: $148,000 – $198,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 – $194,600
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join us and lead the reliability, safety, and performance of the rail networks that connect communities. Your impact starts here.
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