Principal Safety & Security Engineer - Transit and Rail

Joining TÜV Rheinland means working for one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most important asset. That is why we invest in their development and offer competitive pay, multiple health insurance plan options, and a 401(k) with up to 6% company match. At the same time we live an international, team-oriented culture characterized by respect, collegiality and openness. This enables our employees to develop their potential, apply new knowledge and methods directly - and plan a long-term career with real opportunities for advancement.

We are growing our rail safety consulting team in the United States and Canada. TÜV Rheinland delivers safety and security audits, independent safety assessments, and safety assurance services for rail and transit systems. Join us and contribute to high-visibility projects modernizing train control systems and building new rail infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical leadership : Lead project deliveries in accordance with industry standards and regulations. Coordinate multi-disciplinary team members distributed across North America and Europe.
2. Project management : Organize the delivery of our services; track and report progress. Engage with transit agencies, construction companies, systems integrators, equipment suppliers, and subconsultants.
3. Bids and proposals : Develop statements of qualification and articulate TÜV Rheinland‘s approach to the work.
4. Industry leadership : Actively engage with standard-setting organizations. Liaise with regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies.

Position Requirements

1. Minimum 10 years of experience in the rail industry, with at least 5 years working in a safety or security role.
2. Familiar with the FTA and state safety certification processes, State Safety Oversight (SSO) implementation, and the TSA security directives.
3. Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) Certificate or Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate.
4. PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification/experience.
5. Authorized for work in the United States or Canada. This is a remote work position with occasional travel to client offices and project sites.

TUV Rheinland North America EEO Statement

As a global business, TUV Rheinland North America relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. TUV Rheinland North America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.