Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Alstom

Functional Safety Engineer

Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Job Description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Functional Safety Engineer in Copenhagen we’re looking for?Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your engineering and safety assurance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside meticulous, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious teammates. You'll manage and perform the critical activities related to safety assurance in our projects, ensuring the highest standards are met. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Design, Verification, Test & Commissioning, Homologation), coordinate safety assurance activities, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of building safety reports and safety cases, but also apply safety assurance methodologies (e.g. HAZOP, FMEA, FTA). We’ll look to you for:Coordinating all safety assurance activities as per ALSTOM Safety processPerforming safety analysis and managing the Hazard LogDefining safety plans and managing associated workload and support project planningSupporting tenders and integration of product in projectsOrganizing and attending periodic Project and Safety ReviewsDefending Safety Case argumentations in front of assessors, infrastructure managers and national safety authoritiesCoordinating the work of Safety Assurance Engineers on the projectAll about youWe value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:Master’s Degree in Engineering or similarExperience or understanding of the Standards for Safety and safety method is a strong assetKnowledge of Electrical schemes and knowledge of Software safety is preferable. Familiarity with CENELEC/IEC Standards for Functional Safety and/ or European Rail Traffic Management System standards and regulations is an advantageExcellent analytical mind-set would help in the understanding of the safety principles, architectures and safety requirement managementStrong organizational skills, focused and detail-oriented approach, well organized and structured with the ability to work effectively against deadlinesEffective communication skills in English, Danish language is preferableTeam player with great leadership skills and proactive behaviour, capable of coordinating work within the project and handling conflict resolutions and work ethicThings you’ll enjoyJoin us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career in the railway growing marketCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesContribute to innovative projects to reshape the future of transportation of the countryUtilise our flexible working environmentBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learningProgress towards advanced safety and engineering rolesBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!Important to noteAs a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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