Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) - BIL DIRECT HIRE- SME

Federal Railroad Administration

Bakersfield (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Federal Railroad Administration in the Department of Transportation is hiring a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) for a BIL DIRECT HIRE- SME. The role involves enforcing Federal safety standards for signal and train control systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.

Responsibilities include planning inspections, performing technical investigations, evaluating installation requests, and investigating accidents.

Qualifications

Strong technical background in applying Federal railroad safety standards.
Experience in conducting inspections.

Responsibilities

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 proper installation, operation, testing, and maintenance.
Perform highly technical investigations to determine causes of signal and train control or highway-rail crossing conditions (e.g., improper signal aspects, hours of service violations).
Evaluate requests to install, modify, or remove portions of a signal or train control system and assist in evaluating complex requests; investigate accidents and fatalities of railroad employees.

Job description

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 Responsibilities

As 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 application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

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.