Hitachi America

Safety Specialist, Senior

Hitachi America$89K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years experience in train control systems or related technical fields
  • Strong understanding of systems and software engineering with a focus on functional safety
  • Familiarity with the safety lifecycle and requirements definition
  • Proficient in safety standards and hazard management techniques
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety engineering processes and standards
  • Conduct hazard identification and analysis studies
  • Define and analyze safety requirements and design compliance
  • Review safety evidence and produce Safety Case documentation
  • Collaborate within project teams to uphold safety policies
  • Report to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
  • Three weeks of vacation and company-paid holidays
  • Company-provided Life and Accident Insurance
  • Access to work-life programs and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.
 
The Safety Specialist is responsible for the execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.
 
Engaging with a variety of train control technologies within an existing project portfolio that employs legacy analogue equipment, to the challenge of working on state-of-the-art autonomous control harnessing the latest digital applied science, components and techniques

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.

  • Perform  hazard  identification studies  (HAZID,  HAZOP),  hazard  analyses  (PHA,  SHA,  OSHA,  FTA),  safety  analyses  (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.

  • Define safety requirements; analyze and evaluate design compliance with safety requirements and safety principles.

  • Review the adequacy and completeness of the safety evidence and produce the corresponding Safety Case artifacts

  • Work as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.

  • Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect

Key Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclear

  • Good understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safety

  • Knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), safety and risk analysis

  • Experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.

  • Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • Experience  with  railway  signaling  systems, train  control  systems, fixed  and  moving  block  signaling  principles,  relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking design

  • Knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)

  • Member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)

Base Salary :$89,888 – $115,424

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

  • Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

  • Company provided Life and accident Insurance,  LTD

  • Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

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About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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Founded
1959
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