Safety Engineer

IKOS is the European leading consulting firm specialized in railway engineering.

We are committed to participate in the ecological transition and to develop the means of transportation of the future that are safe and durable.

Context:

To continue IKOS’s growth in the US, we are recruiting Safety Engineers with relevant experience in railway and signaling systems, keen to take part in our missions throughout their country.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with railway safety regulations and standards (e.g., FRA, OSHA, and local railway safety codes)
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for railway operations, infrastructure, and equipment
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety management systems (SMS) to minimize risks and prevent accidents
• Collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and regulatory bodies to improve railway safety protocols
• Maintain accurate safety records and report safety performance metrics to management and authorities
• Define maintenance and LCC strategy to optimize maintenance costs
• Review suppliers’ RAMS documentation and handle non compliances with the support of the project team
• Set up Safety assurance process and ensure it is followed along project lifecycle by all the involved actors
• Perform typical analysis (Hazard identification, risk assessment, hazard analysis, OSHA, etc.) as foreseen in EN50126 v-cycle model
• Define, distribute and verify safety requirements for the product and its elements

We'd love you to apply if:

• You hold a Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Science or Engineering field
• You ideally have work authorization for the United States
• You have proven experience in risk management, safety analysis, and accident investigation
• You know about Safety Critical and Safety Related activities in the Rail Transit System environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and safety
• You hold good verbal and written communication skills
• You have at least 1 years of previous experience in the railway industry (a plus)
• You are a team player and ready to learn
• You have good communications skills

Our values:

IKOS is human centered and built on strong values

• Passion: Our enthusiasm for new technology and continuous research and innovation drives the day-to-day work of our engineers.
• Respect: Trust and mutual esteem, linked with equality and diversity, allow us to construct our future together.
• Team Spirit: This value is fundamental in our approach to our profession. It allows us to implement both large-scale and high-tech projects with our unique team.
• Excellence: Resolving the societal challenges relating to transport requires and deserves the best of ourselves. Fortified by our convictions, excellence remains at the heart of our work.

Get on the right Track! 🚆

Join us and start to play an active role in sustainability by developing modes of transport for a greener future!

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To apply, please contact our recruitment team : career@ikosconsulting.com