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Alstom

System Engineer

Washington, DC

$105K - $120K/yr

Knowledge of railway systems is desired. * Utilize your skills in strategic system thinking. Things ... Progress towards engineering leadership roles. * Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package ...

Alstom

System Engineer

Washington, DC

$105K - $120K/yr

Knowledge of railway systems is desired. * Utilize your skills in strategic system thinking. Things ... Progress towards engineering leadership roles. * Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package ...

Alstom

System Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Knowledge of railway systems is desired. * Utilize your skills in strategic system thinking. Things ... Progress towards engineering leadership roles. * Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package ...

Arup

Rail Systems Engineer (Requirements)

Seattle, WA · On-site

The Rail Systems Engineer will primarily contribute to the delivery of current rail and transit ... Develop, refine, and manage system, subsystem, interface, and verification requirements throughout ...

Sapsol Technologies Inc

Proficiency in railway industry standards (EN50126/8/9, TSI) and tools like IBM DOORS for ... Experience in system engineering, integration, and interface management involving electrical ...

Hatch

Senior Program Manager, Rail Systems

Brooklyn, NY

$122K/yr

Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Join a ... rail system design. * Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants ...

Hatch

Senior Program Manager, Rail Systems

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$122K/yr

Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Join a ... rail system design. * Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants ...

Hatch

Senior Program Manager, Rail Systems

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$122K/yr

Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Join a ... rail system design. * Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff, consultants ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for rail system engineer in the United States is $127,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rail System Engineer vs Signal Engineer?

AspectRail System EngineerSignal Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in rail systems or transportationBachelor's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, certifications in signaling systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and oversee rail infrastructure projectsDesign, install, and maintain signaling and control systems
Industry UsageUsed across rail networks, transportation agencies, and infrastructure firmsPrimarily in rail and transit agencies focusing on signaling systems

Rail System Engineers and Signal Engineers both work within the rail industry, often collaborating on projects. While Rail System Engineers focus on overall rail infrastructure and systems integration, Signal Engineers specialize in signaling and control systems essential for train safety and operations. Both roles require technical expertise and certifications, but their specific responsibilities differ, making each vital to rail network safety and efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Rail System Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Internship, and 75% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.
System Engineer

System Engineer

Alstom

Washington, DC

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Alstom rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

218th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Req ID:503417 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time on-site System Engineer in Washington, DC (Ivy City Amtrak Facility) we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Maintenance Project Lead System Engineer, and work alongside exceptional, enthusiastic and collaborative teammates. You'll be creating great value as you use your engineering skills to maximize performance and reliability from a maintenance perspective while working with next generation high speed rail transportation projects. You’ll specifically take care of failure analysis, performance reviews, and proposing improvements to address fixes required.

We’ll look to you for:

  • Manage technical subjects related to Train design.
  • Monitor system performance (Safety, Reliability, Serviceability, Future Obsolescence).
  • Manage all technical subjects related to Maintenance
  • Provide technical inputs to the whole Maintenance Site organization.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in engineering related field - system engineering. 
  • Experience in at least one of the following specialized areas within rail, transportation, or related heavy industry: hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electronics/electrical hardware, railway door systems, railway signaling systems, railway HVAC, or railway mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with Life Cycle Cost.
  • Experience working ‘hands on’ with railway equipment (ideally in the environment of Rolling Stock warranty and reliability growth) is desired. 
  • Knowledge of railway systems is desired.
  • Utilize your skills in strategic system thinking.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
  • Work with cutting edge systems in high speed rail.
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
  • Contribute to innovative projects.
  • Utilise our collaborative working environment.
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
  • Progress towards engineering leadership roles.
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).

Base salary range: $105,000 - $120,000

Location and Travel

  • On-site position based in Washington, DC (Ivy City Yard Amtrak facility), some remote work flexibility.
  • Average travel: 20% time, especially to the other train maintenance facilities of Boston, MA and Long Island City, NY.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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