Graduate Systems Safety Engineer

The Role

The purpose of this position is to support the railway system's safety activities on rail projects in Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Head of Systems Safety.
• Carry out core systems safety activities on projects.
• Develop project specific system safety documents in compliance with IÉ processes, CRR guidelines and National and European regulations.
• Undertake engineering roles across the railway business to build competence.
• Generate core railway project documents including change proposal forms, project safety cases, applications for safety approval, and hazard records.
• Engage with the clients to build good relationships with Egis. 
• Carry out hazard identification using hazard identification workshops (HAZIDs), hazard and operability studies (HAZOPs) and other methods.
• Carry out hazard management for rail projects.
• Define CSM Risk Acceptance Principles to control the risk arising from each hazard and identify potential safety requirements to control risks to an acceptable level.
• Provide compliance evidence and work collaboratively with the Client and Independent Assessor (AsBo/NoBo/DeBo/ISA) to achieve the required Authorisations under Railway Safety Act, Railways Interoperability Regulations and IÉ or CRR standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with clients to support safety applications to IMSAP (or RUSAP as appropriate) and the CRR.
• Demonstrate familiarity with CSM regulations (COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 402/2013) and CENELEC Standards (EN50126, 50129, 50716).
• Identify Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI) clauses applicable to a project.
• Verify and assess the design & construction requirements and the functionality of the design for reliability and safety purposes.
• Take ownership of and manage all system safety assurance deliverables – under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Assist in audits – under the guidance of a senior engineer.

To be considered, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or an appropriate discipline.
• Willingness to learn new disciplines.
• Strong team player.
• Able to take the initiative and provide constructive leadership when called upon to do so.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.