Railroad Safety Inspector; Signal & Train Control; BIL - SME
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Transportation
Railroad / Railway -
Engineering
Railroad / Railway, Safety Engineer
Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) - BIL DIRECT HIRE- SME
- Department: Department of Transportation
As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control), you will enforce Federal safety and health regulations that are concern with signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Railroad Safety Inspector (STC), you will:
Plan and carry out an itinerary of periodic inspections of all signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems in the territory to ensure that they are properly installed, operated, tested, and maintained. Performs highly technical investigations to determine the cause of signal and train control or highway-rail crossing conditions; e.g. improper signal aspects, hours of service violations.
Evaluate railroads' request to install, modify, or remove limited portions of a signal or train control system; e.g., redesign of several miles of automatic block signals; assists the Regional Signal Specialist in evaluating more complex requests by analyzing portions of the regional inspection plan and making preliminary recommendations. Investigates independently or as a part of a team, accidents and fatalities of a railroad employee.
During these investigations, the inspector will use experience and training, applicable CFR regulations, Compliance Manual, and General Manual. The ideal candidate:
This position is perfect for a mid-level professional with strong technical background in applying current Federal railroad safety standards, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. The candidate must have experience in conducting inspections.
The candidate must be mission focused and have the ability to interface will all levels of railroad management as well as the rail labor unions.
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $89508 – $145468/yr.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
What is the work schedule?This is a Full Time position.
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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