Railroad Signal & Train Control Safety Inspector

Federal Railroad Administration; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

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

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.