RAMS Lead

We are looking for a **RAMS Lead** in our Sacramento, CA office. The **RAMS Lead** will join the Egis team and support major subway and rail projects across the U.S. and North America. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority and project lead for RAMS and safety assurance activities in the U.S., providing strategic direction, mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and coordinating with Egis's global RAMS and safety assurance teams to deliver complex transportation projects. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and oversee RAMS and safety assurance activities across multiple rail and transit projects, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and compliance. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to RAMS engineers and multidisciplinary project teams. - Direct the development and review of RAMS deliverables, including Safety Management Plans, Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA), Interface Hazard Analyses (IHA), Hazard Logs, SIL Allocations, and RAM Allocations. - Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, regulatory agencies, independent assessors, and project stakeholders on RAMS-related matters. - Lead the development of safety cases, safety justifications, and regulatory submissions throughout the project lifecycle. - Establish and maintain RAMS processes, methodologies, and best practices aligned with EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, NFPA 130, and applicable local regulatory requirements. - Provide strategic guidance during design reviews and project development to ensure RAMS requirements are effectively integrated into system and subsystem designs. - Lead safety assessments, audits, and independent reviews, including oversight of hazard analyses, testing programs, and verification and validation (V&V) activities, while driving findings through closure. - Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resource planning, and technical risk associated with RAMS activities. - Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client engagement, technical presentations, and participation in strategic pursuits. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with 12+ years of experience in systems safety assurance, including leadership responsibility on complex rail and transit projects. - Demonstrated experience leading safety assurance programs for major rail or transit infrastructure projects through design, procurement, testing, commissioning, and operations phases. - Expert knowledge of international safety standards, including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50716, NFPA 130, and applicable regulatory requirements. - Extensive experience directing hazard analyses, risk assessments, SIL allocation activities, safety case development, and safety certification efforts. - Strong technical knowledge of rail systems, including CBTC, signaling, interlocking, communications, and other safety-critical systems. - Experience leading Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) activities and interfacing with regulatory authorities, independent assessors, clients, and project stakeholders. - Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and establish best practices for RAMS and safety assurance delivery. - Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, technical risk, and resource planning across multiple concurrent projects. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences. - Fluent in English at a professional level with experience preparing technical reports, safety cases, and client-facing deliverables. - Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project and client needs. Additional Information Total Rewards That Support You We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including: - Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) retirement plan with company match - Paid time off and flexible holiday program - Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow - Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave - Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses - Paid family leave - Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being - Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Employee discount programs Compensation & Pay Transparency At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below. Anticipated Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000 annually. At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers. We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, as well as professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.