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Railroad Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... radio signals. * Participates in daily safety briefings. * Inspects all rail equipment to ensure ... Prior Conductor / Engineer experience is required. * You must have advanced knowledge of the ...

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How much do entry level rail signal engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level rail signal engineer in the United States is $96,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Rail Signal Engineer vs Rail Signal Technician?

AspectEntry Level Rail Signal EngineerRail Signal Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; may include certifications like IEEETechnical diploma or associate degree; specialized certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, and project coordination in office and field sitesInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at rail yards and track sites
Employer & Industry UsageRailroads, transit agencies, engineering firmsRailroads, transit authorities, maintenance contractors

While both roles involve working with rail signaling systems, Entry Level Rail Signal Engineers focus on design, planning, and project management, often requiring a degree in engineering. Rail Signal Technicians primarily handle installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks on-site. Both roles are essential in ensuring safe and efficient rail operations but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Rail Signal Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,107 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Railroad Signal Maintainer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC

Jackson, MS

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Summary: Responsible for performing daily installations, labor, testing, inspections and other operations for signal construction, repair, and maintenance. This position must operate safely, communicate effectively, and work as a team to complete tasks. This position will work with a mobile team that travels to work sites.
PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Assists in the cleaning and preparing of a construction or work site
  • Assists with the installing, inspecting, testing & maintaining train control systems & grade crossing warning device equipment at railroad signal projects
  • Utilize mini-excavators, backhoes, and other machinery as needed
  • Read and understand work orders, instructions, Blueprints, and complete tasks for signal maintenance & Construction.
  • Loads, unloads materials, machinery, and tools as necessary
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) Including but not limited to Steele Toe Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Apparel, Hearing Protection, Gloves, Etc.
  • Troubleshoot issues and deal with typical problems that occur in track Railroad signal maintenance & Installation practices
  • Write simple correspondence and reports as required
  • Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Perform basic mathematics to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Comply with all rules and regulations and instructions for company, state, and federal requirements
  • Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • Experience in electrical engineering / electronics preferred
  • Experience operating machinery such as backhoes and mini-excavators preferred
  • CDL Class A preferred
  • Military Experience preferred
  • Experience preferred but not necessary
Work Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends.  The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.  Exposure to all weather conditions.
 
Travel pay & per diem provided
Hotels paid for by the company
The listed above job description may not represent all of the duties and responsibilities that may be required of this position. There may be additional or unplanned duties which may be required.
All new hires must be able to successfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug test and a background check for E-Railsafe requirements.
 
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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