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Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Lead Lean Analyst Who We Are: Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by ... devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that ...

Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Lead Lean Analyst Who We Are: Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by ... devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that ...

Quest Global

Lead Lean Analyst

Houston, TX

$90K - $120K/yr

Lead Lean Analyst Who We Are: Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by ... devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that ...

Watco

Project Engineer (Level II) - Spring, TX

TX · On-site

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Develop detailed engineering drawings including tie-down, weld strength, and multi-view layouts • Perform advanced rail clearance analysis and resolve ...

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How much do rail analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail analyst in Spring, TX is $88,239.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,100.00 and $112,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rail analyst?

To thrive as a Rail Analyst, you need a solid background in data analysis, transportation systems, and logistics, often supported by a degree in engineering, transportation, urban planning, or a related field. Familiarity with data visualization tools, GIS software, railway management systems, and industry certifications like FRA safety training is valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities are crucial for accurately interpreting rail data, ensuring compliance, and providing actionable insights that improve rail operations and safety.

What is a rail analyst?

A Rail Analyst is responsible for analyzing rail transportation data, optimizing logistics, and identifying cost-saving opportunities for freight or passenger rail operations. They use data analytics, industry research, and performance metrics to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness. Rail Analysts often work with transportation planners, supply chain managers, and government agencies to enhance rail network performance. Their role may also involve monitoring regulations, forecasting trends, and providing recommendations for infrastructure improvements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a rail analyst?

Rail Analysts generally spend their days gathering and analyzing data related to train operations, infrastructure performance, and safety records. They often prepare reports, develop recommendations to optimize rail efficiency, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and planning teams. Their work also includes monitoring industry trends and compliance regulations to ensure all practices are up-to-date. This dynamic environment offers the chance to meaningfully impact the reliability and future planning of rail networks while building expertise in transportation analytics.

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Infographic showing various Rail Analyst job openings in Spring, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,239 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

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

Department of Transportation

Houston, TX • On-site

$89K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

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.

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. 

To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Inspector, the Qualifications Standards states you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:

  • Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment.
  • General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry.
  • Railroad accident investigation techniques.
  • Skill in written and oral communication.
  • Knowledge of the design, installation, maintenance, testing, or inspection of signal and train control systems and their capabilities and limitations.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to railroad signaling and train control systems; AND
  • Knowledge of locomotive braking systems and their relationship to and interface with train control or automatic train stop systems and braking distances.   

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

  • Experience administering or leading periodic inspections of all signal and train control/and or highway-rail grade crossing warning systems' compliance programs, and building stakeholder consensus to achieve safety goals.
  • Experience investigating independently, or as a part of a team, reportable collisions, derailments, and other accidents involving signal or train control failure; or failure of highway crossing warning equipment when the accident involved rail and vehicle collision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
  2. Compliance- Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
  3. Communication- Experience writing and presenting information pertaining to signal and train control systems and highway- rail grade crossing active warning systems.
  4. Accident Investigation- Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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