Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Capabilities
Operations and Maintenance
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#40290
Market
Enterprise Functions
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
This role is critical in ensuring cohesive, compliant and future-ready system design by establishing and maintaining a pragmatic, scalable integration framework across the full project lifecycle. You will coordinate requirements, interfaces and assurance activities, ensuring designs are integrated, safe, secure and aligned with stakeholder and regulatory expectations.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow our Rail and Transportation business in Ireland, we are seeking an experienced System Integrator to provide programme-wide leadership across complex rail projects.
About the role
Establish and maintain a pragmatic, scalable systems integration framework aligned to programme risks and outcomes
Lead programme-wide systems integration and assurance activities across technical, operational, asset and human factors disciplines
Facilitate design acceptance across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners
Lead requirements and interface management, ensuring traceability at programme level
Develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface registers
Define and implement a progressive assurance framework throughout the lifecycle, from concept to entry into service
Coordinate assurance activities including safety, security, interoperability, RAMS and regulatory compliance
Lead cross-discipline coordination forums, resolving technical issues and conflicts
Support migration planning between existing and future system configurations
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline
15+ years’ experience delivering complex rail or infrastructure programmes
Strong expertise in systems engineering principles and system integration
Demonstrable experience with rail standards (e.g. CENELEC 50126/50128/50129, ISO/IEC 15288, IEEE 1220)
Knowledge of EU regulations including CSM-RA and Railway Interoperability Regulations (RIR)
Experience using systems integration tools (e.g. DOORS, Enterprise Architect)
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage senior stakeholders
Why Jacobs? What’s in it for You
At Jacobs, we offer more than just a role — we offer a career with purpose, flexibility and support:
Pension scheme with employer contribution
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional leave
Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
Income protection
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
Professional development support including chartership and training
Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure projects
Our Culture
We put people first — whether that’s our clients, communities, or colleagues. Our Culture of Caring drives everything we do, creating a workplace where you can thrive, be yourself, and make a meaningful difference.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking to take on a pivotal leadership role within a high-profile transport programme and help shape the future of asset management in Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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