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CBTC System Safety Manager

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Job Summary

Lead system safety and security certification for CBTC signaling programs, providing oversight for safety assurance, risk management, and certification deliverables. Review Design Builder outputs, coordinate MTA safety reviews and ISA audits, and verify hazard analyses and safety cases against EN 50126/8/9, IEEE 1474, and FTA guidance. Track certification progress and escalate risks to support operational readiness and system acceptance with key agency stakeholders.

Location: New York

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

•Review and manage system safety deliverables from the Design Builder to meet contractual and authority standards.
•Oversee and coordinate MTA Safety Reviews, ISA audits, and safety assessments, including scheduling and close-out.
•Evaluate and verify the Design Builder’s SSPP, Safety Case, Hazard Log, and supporting analyses for completeness and compliance.
•Identify and review system/subsystem hazards and validate control measures to eliminate or mitigate risk.
•Track and report certification progress, KPIs, and hazard resolution status, supporting certification milestones and operational readiness.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 95,000 - 200,000 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement SavingsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical, systems, or safety engineering.
•Certification in System Safety (CSS, TSSP, or equivalent) desirable.
•Minimum 12+ years of experience in system safety, system assurance, or certification of complex rail or transit signaling systems.
•Substantial experience overseeing system safety for rail systems integration, including design control plans and safety procedures.
•Familiarity with CENELEC (EN 50126/8/9) standards, CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart H, and hazard analysis methods (e.g., PHA, FTA, FMECA) with RAMS processes.

Experience:12+ yearsRail signalingTransitSystem safetySystem assurance

Education:Bachelor's in electrical, systems, or safety engineering

Skills:LeadershipRisk managementStakeholder managementCommunicationAttention to detail

Certifications:System Safety (CSS, TSSP)

Tech Stack:CBTCCENELEC (EN 50126/8/9)IEEE 1474CFR 49 Part 236 Subpart HFTA guidancePHASHASSHAIHAFMECARAMSSystem Safety Program Plan (SSPP)Safety CaseHazard LogNYCT I2S

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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