Locomotive Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 46,200 - 97,890; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Locomotive Engineer to drive electric and diesel locomotives, ensuring compliance with train orders and safety regulations. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing inspections, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess strong operational control and critical thinking skills. The position offers a salary range between $46,200 and $97,890 annually. Work locations include various states but favor growth areas such as South Carolina and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
• Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules.
• Ensure brake examinations are conducted at shunting stations.
• Inspect locomotives after runs for damage or defects.
• Respond to emergency conditions following safety procedures.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

Monitoring

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data entry software

Route mapping software

Time tracking software

Electronic train management systems ETMS

Job description

Locomotive Engineer

Position Description: Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Daily Life Of a Locomotive Engineer

• Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel‑electric, steam, or gas turbine‑electric locomotives.
• Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.
• Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.
• Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.
• Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver’s cab and available for staff use.
• Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.

Skills

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Locomotive Engineer

• Relay Motorman
• Motorman
• Transportation Specialist
• Diesel Engineer
• Locomotive Engineer Supervisor

Job Demand

There were about 38,800 jobs for Locomotive Engineer in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Locomotive Engineer. There will be an estimated 3,000 positions for Locomotive Engineer per year.

The states with the most job growth for Locomotive Engineer are South Carolina, Arizona, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Louisiana, Oregon, or Minnesota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary

The salary for Locomotive Engineers ranges between about $46,200 and $97,890 a year.

Locomotive Engineers who work in Washington, Delaware, or New York, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Data entry software
• Route mapping software
• Time tracking software
• Electronic train management systems ETMS