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Job Title: Principal Test Engineer
Job Duties: Manage complex rail system safety projects, including project development, budgeting, staff supervision, scheduling, status reporting, documentation production, and client interface. Consult on rail systems safety programs, railroad operating practices, application of regulations and industry standards, risk assessment, and hazard prevention/mitigation. Perform safety, reliability, and quality audits of transportation systems, railway operations, and train control system application and practices. Assure that safety designs demonstrate rigorous safety concepts and design principles. Evaluate designs for compliance with customer requirements and regulatory requirements. Qualify products and systems to domestic and international standards.
Work Location: Pleasanton, CA
Hours/Week: 40 (Full-time)
Salary Range: $185,000-$205,000 per year
Requirements: Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Rail Engineering or Environmental Policy and 5 years of related experience in rail safety required, including safety assessments of railway systems, risk management, hazard identification. Occasional domestic and international travel to client and project sites required..
How to Apply: Email resumes to TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. Attn: careers@us.tuv.com.
In our Mobility division, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to pave the way for the safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of tomorrow and thus become pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transportation systems and modes—from road and rail to air. With our expertise, we ensure greater safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts.
Diversity & Inclusion
Equal opportunities are particularly important to us at TÜV Rheinland. We are committed to breaking down barriers and creating an inclusive working environment characterised by respect, diversity and genuine participation. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities.
Join a team that is shaping the mobility of the future to be safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can put your strengths to work in an environment that promotes diversity, innovation, and personal growth.
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