Principal Engineer – RAMS

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Here, you will have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

The Principal Engineer – RAMS is responsible for driving all Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) activities throughout the full lifecycle of complex transportation and rail projects. This role ensures that systems comply with contractual, regulatory, and international safety standards while providing technical leadership, interface management, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. The position requires strong managerial abilities to oversee RAMS deliverables, stakeholder interfaces, and cross-functional integration.

Key Capabilities

• Solid experience in the sector and in-depth knowledge of CENELEC standards (EN50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129).
• Lead all RAMS-related activities from concept phase through design, testing, commissioning and project closeout. Review contract requirements and develop project-specific RAMS strategies, methodologies, and implementation plans.
• Provide expert RAM and Safety support and guidance to engineering teams, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Liaise with customers, end-users, subcontractors, suppliers, and certifying bodies to ensure alignment on RAMS requirements.

• Review and support key RAM documentation and activities as per; RAM Plan, RAM Allocation, FMECA, RAM Modelling, RAM Analysis and RBDs, CCF, Spare Part List, RCIL and Maintainability Analysis.
• Review and support key Safety documentation and activities as per; Safety Plan, PHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, IHA, Hazard Log, Safety Case, SRAC, SCIL, SIL apportionment and SIL Demonstration.

Managerial Skills

• Ensure clear communication, integration and alignment between internal packages and departments and external packages and stakeholders.
• Coordination between design, construction, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure coherent RAM and Safety outcomes.
• Serve as RAMS focal point in meetings, workshops, and design coordination sessions, ensuring traceability of RAMS requirements.
• Monitor progress, flag potential issues, and coordinate resolution actions across interfacing teams in terms of RAMS and assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics/Electrical, Civils, Systems Engineering, or equivalent RAMS-related discipline.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in RAMS Engineering.

• Strong background in RAM Engineering and Safety Assurance. Advanced knowledge of reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM) analysis. Advanced knowledge of Safety Assurance

• Practical experience across all stages of CENELEC standards (EN50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129).

• Experience in railway design disciplines, including signalling, infrastructure, and rolling stock, will be valued.
• High level of English. 

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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