GHD

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that!

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

GHD's Rail and Transit practice, we are seeking a Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Director to join our growing team. This position will be integral to support the continuing development and growth of GHD's Rail and Transit business.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you!

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Responsibilities:

• Promote the adoption of Systems Engineering Principles in project initiation
• Manage System Assurance activities on multidisciplinary transport engineering projects (Road/Rail etc).
• Provide advice and guidance to transportation projects through all lifecycle phase from concept development and planning through detailed design and construction phase support.
• Contribute to the Safety justification of transportation project through activities such as Multi Criteria assessments as part of the cost benefit analysis for transport systems.
• Provide advice and guidance to GHD project teams on how to implement a Systems Engineering approach for its transportation projects.
• Promoting the adoption of Systems Engineering tools and techniques.
• Managing System Safety engineering and assurance activities for GHD transport projects including Requirements Management
• Create the Requirement Verification and Traceability Matrix; manage the evolution over the life of the project
• Leading design teams through the Safety Hazard Analysis and management process
• Facilitating Qualitative and Quantitative Safety Risk Assessments
• Mentoring less experienced engineers/graduates/interns.

What you will bring to the team:

• A degree in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge and experience in transportation systems (particularly Rail)
• Knowledge of the System Engineering and Safety Lifecycles
• Knowledge and experience in the application of INCOSE SEBoK Principles.
• Ability to apply safety analysis techniques such as HAZOP, FTA. ETA
• Awareness of RAM and Human Factors.
• Knowledge of appropriate national and international standards such as:
  • EN 50126/8/9
  • IEC 61508
  • AS 4292
  • AS/NZS 45001
• ISO/IEC 15288
• Understanding and experience in application of Systems engineering tools such as:
  • DOORS© 9.6
  • DOORS© Next Generation

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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