System Safety Engineer (CBTC Program)

PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm located in Virginia Beach, VA. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.

PEMCCO is seeking a licensed, safety-focused engineer to lead system safety reviews and documentation for a CBTC deployment for MARTA. Must meet FTA/state safety certification protocols and apply relevant standards.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and safety certification tracking


• Coordinate with FTA, MARTA, and state oversight for safety compliance


• Review CBTC design and operational documentation from a safety lens

Required Skills:

• PE license (State of Georgia required)


• Expertise in IEEE, CENELEC, MIL-STD, IEC, and NFPA safety standards


• Strong understanding of CBTC or signal system safety assessment

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Systems, or Safety Engineering


• 10+ years in system safety for rail or CBTC systems

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with periodic field visits to CBTC-equipped rail or control system locations with remote work flexibility.


• Coordination with engineering teams, safety regulators, and transit agency representatives is routine.


• Occasional travel to contractor sites, MARTA facilities, or industry conferences may be required.


• May involve working near active rail lines, requiring heightened situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer.


• Occasionally required to walk, climb, or stand during site safety inspections or audits.


• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, and protective eyewear, when on-site.


• Ability to lift and carry technical documents, drawings, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure


• Employee Assistance Program
  

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.