Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer – based in Luxembourg

European Investment Bank (EIB); Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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A major EU financial institution is seeking a Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer to lead assessments of significant transport projects. This full-time position located in Luxembourg requires expertise in transport, particularly in railway sectors, and entails collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Engineering and at least five years of industry experience, along with strong communication skills in English and/or French.

Servizi

Relocation support

International work environment

Competenze

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in transport, especially in railway rolling stock.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French is mandatory.

Mansioni

• Lead technical assessments of transport projects and programmes.
• Evaluate technical and environmental project aspects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage technical risks.

Conoscenze

Transport expertise

Technical assessment

Environmental evaluation

Project management

Communication skills

Formazione

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

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Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer – based in Luxembourg

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This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.

The EIB, the European Union's bank, is seeking to recruit for its Projects Directorate (PJ) – Mobility Department (MOBILITY) - Mobile Assets and Deployment Division (MADE), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer.

This is a full-time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

Internal benchmark: Sector Engineer.

Panel interviews are anticipated for January.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable transport across Europe and beyond? As a Sector Engineer in the EIB’s dynamic MOBILITY Department, you’ll play a pivotal role in assessing and guiding major capital investment projects that impact millions of people. Your expertise will help ensure that rail and transport initiatives are not only technically sound, but also environmentally and economically viable – making a real difference in the way communities connect and thrive. This is your chance to lead meaningful change, working at the heart of Europe’s efforts to modernise and innovate in the transport sector. For further insights, please join our Jobinar.

Purpose

Step into a pivotal role where you will lead the technical assessment of high-impact capital investment projects and programmes in the rail rolling stock sector. Your expertise will also be valued in other transport domains, including rail infrastructure and mobile assets, both within and beyond the EU. You’ll play a key part in evaluating projects from every angle – technical, environmental, economic, and financial – ensuring they meet the highest standards and contribute to the Bank’s mission.

Specific Post Environment

Join the dynamic MOBILITY Department, which is at the forefront of shaping the future of transport across Europe and beyond. Our team covers a wide spectrum of sectors; rail, road, air, and waterborne transport, as well as mobile assets and innovative technologies. As a Sector Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with talented engineers and economists, working in multi-disciplinary teams on exciting projects. You’ll also engage with colleagues from Lending, Legal, Transaction Management, and Advisory Services, and build relationships with project promoters and external stakeholders. If you’re looking for variety, the chance to work both inside and outside the EU (and are available to travel), this is the environment for you.

Operating Network

Reporting directly to the Head of Division, you’ll enjoy regular interaction with colleagues across various Directorates, especially those involved in lending and financial monitoring. Your network will extend beyond the Bank, as you connect with project promoters, borrowers, local authorities, consultants, and other key external partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a broad professional network and make a tangible impact on major transport initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Shape the Future of Transport: review new projects and programmes at an early stage to ensure they fit with the EIB’s Transport Lending Policy and other EIB policies.
• Assess Project Viability: evaluate the technical and environmental aspects of transport projects, especially rail rolling stock, and confirm that procurement processes, technical, regulatory, and operational standards are met and fit for purpose.
• Work as a Team: collaborate with economists to ensure that technical risks are identified and managed, supporting the overall economic and financial assessment of projects.
• Oversee Project Progress: monitor how investments and programmes are implemented, ensuring they comply with loan conditions and EIB policies, both during and after project implementation as needed.
• Protect the Bank’s Reputation: work closely with monitoring teams to spot and address any reputational or financial risks for the Bank.
• Communicate Insights: prepare clear, high‑quality reports summarising findings and supporting decision‑making.
• Support Decision‑Making: provide technical input for documents used by the Bank’s decision‑making bodies.
• Advise and Build Capacity: offer technical advice and support for projects and investments, help build capacity, and contribute to broader initiatives both within and outside the EU – including drafting terms of reference and overseeing external consultants.
• Collaborate Widely: work with other EIB departments, the European Commission, international financial institutions, and industry associations on transport policy and sector questions.
• Stay Up to Date: keep up with the latest developments in rolling stock technologies, market trends, and regulations, and support the department with sector‑wide tasks.
• Contribute to Knowledge: help with sector studies, policy papers, and analyses, especially in your areas of expertise.
• Represent the EIB: represent the Bank at selected sector events, sharing knowledge and building relationships.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum equivalent to a Master) preferably in Engineering. A postgraduate qualification and/or professional experience in other relevant fields (e.g. economics or transport planning) would be an asset.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in transport, preferably in the railway rolling stock sector (rolling stock procurement, manufacturing, operations, asset management or technical advisory for companies operating in these areas). Preferred experience includes technical or environmental project monitoring throughout the project lifecycle with expertise in areas such as planning, design, construction, supervision, commissioning, procurement, contract management, operations or maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (mandatory), with a good command of the other language.

It Would Be An Advantage If You Have

• Experience and/or knowledge of other sectors covered by the division (car and truck fleets, shipping, aircraft, EV charging), and experience in multiple EU countries.
• Exposure to PPP/Project Finance, innovative funding structures of investments and private sector participation in transport projects.
• Good knowledge of relevant EU sector policies and regulations, and understanding of the political and operational framework in which the Bank operates.
• Knowledge of German would be a strong advantage; knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

(*** ) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, proficiency in French is not a pre‑requisite for hire. As both English and French are official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both is a pre‑requisite for future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled for eligibility for a promotion. Proficiency is understood to mean attainment of level 5 of the Inter‑Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

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Deadline for applications: 19 Dec 2025