Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety

The Opportunity: WSP is seeking an experienced and dynamic RAMS Lead to join our Rail Systems Engineering team. As a senior leader, you will drive the development and implementation of System Assurance and RAMS strategies across major rail projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients and stakeholders, and provide technical leadership in all aspects of RAMS engineering. Why choose WSP? Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and tryingnew things. A phenomenalcollaborative culture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP What you can expect to do here: Strategic & Technical Leadership Lead all RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) activities for commuter rail, light rail, high speed and/or subway projects, setting the vision and ensuring alignment with organizational and client goals. Develop and implement Safety Management Systems and RAMS plans, guiding the team through complex technical challenges and ensuring best practices are followed. Develop, implement and assess quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, hazard analyses, and assurance audits, ensuring technical rigor across the deliverables and conformance with industry standards. Develop and implement reliability and maintainability planning, implementation and demonstration, including LCC forecasting. Support preparedness for incident management planning, emergency/crisis management, and operational risk acceptance. Communicate with other engineering disciplines (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Track, Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Rolling Stock, etc.) Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor your own team of professionals and direct multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth. Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and specialists, supporting their development into future leaders. Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement within the team and across project interfaces. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders on RAMS and LCC matters, building trust and ensuring clear communication. Facilitate resolution of complex technical and operational issues, balancing client expectations with project requirements. Represent the organization in client meetings, industry forums, and audits, demonstrating thought leadership and subject matter expertise. Project & Resource Management Plan and manage RAMS deliverables, including scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring successful project outcomes. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project managers to integrate RAMS requirements into overall project execution. Drive incident management planning and emergency response strategies, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Organizational Impact Shape the direction of RAMS practices within the organization, contributing to the development of standards, processes, and tools. Champion innovation and the adoption of new methodologies, keeping the team at the forefront of industry advancements. What you’ll bring to WSP: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or eligibility for registration. Extensive experience (more than 10+ years) in RAMS/System Assurance technical leadership roles within the rail industry. Extensive general knowledge in rail systems, with specialization in at least one key area (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Train Control/Signaling, Traction Power, Rolling Stock, Communications, Track Infrastructure). Strong understanding of CENELEC, CMREA, MIL-STD requirements throughout the project life cycle. Experience with requirements management, validation & verification, testing, commissioning and trial running is a plus. Experience with Safety Assessment is a plus. Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr