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Rail Services Technician

Landover Hills, MD · On-site

$24 - $36/hr

Rail Services Technician Location: Landover Hills, MD Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $24 - $36 ... Verify specifications by measuring/testing completed components * Install, repair and service ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for rail testing in Washington, DC is $33.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $43.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rail testing?

A Rail Testing job involves inspecting and evaluating railroad tracks, components, and infrastructure to ensure safety and functionality. Rail testers use specialized equipment, such as ultrasonic or magnetic testing devices, to detect defects or inconsistencies in the tracks. These professionals work in the field, often covering large sections of railway networks. Their role is critical in preventing accidents, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in a rail testing role?

Rail Testing professionals are responsible for inspecting tracks, signaling equipment, and rail vehicles to ensure they meet safety and performance standards. Daily tasks might involve conducting on-site measurements, using diagnostic equipment to detect faults, and recording and analyzing test data. You will also be expected to collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to coordinate repairs or recommend improvements based on your findings. This role often requires working outdoors and occasionally at night or on weekends to minimize disruption to rail operations. Overall, it’s a dynamic position with significant responsibility for the safety and efficiency of rail systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in rail testing, and why are they important?

To thrive in Rail Testing, you need a solid understanding of rail infrastructure, electrical and mechanical systems, and safety protocols, often supported by relevant engineering qualifications or certifications. Familiarity with testing instruments such as track geometry measurement tools, ultrasonic flaw detectors, and specialized software for data analysis is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure accurate diagnostics, safe work practices, and efficient collaboration with other rail professionals, all vital for maintaining rail system safety and reliability.

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Infographic showing various Rail Testing job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,792 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

Office Engineer - Rail

Michael Baker International

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Michael Baker International rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 450 rated engineering

Job description

Rail and Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be shaped by energy costs, urban growth, and environmental priorities. Michael Baker helps freight railroads, transit authorities, and state DOTs address these challenges through services focused on state of good repair, capacity, safety, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. By partnering closely with our clients, we deliver innovative, practical, and costeffective solutions that support the successful delivery of complex rail and transit projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is adding an Office Engineer to our Rail & Transit team in Alexandria, VA!  In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects by applying your professional engineering judgment to develop technically sound solutions and support construction activities, and you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary Rail design teams, construction staff, public agencies, and railroad stakeholders to help deliver safe, efficient, and highquality rail projects across all phases of project delivery.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform civil engineering design and technical analysis for rail infrastructure projects, including track, grading, drainage, site civil elements, and structural interfaces
  • Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates
  • Coordinate with project managers, designers, construction managers, and inspectors throughout design and construction phases
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
  • Apply railroad and transit standards, including AREMA, FRA, and clientspecific guidelines, during project execution
  • Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts
  • Respond to RFIs and provide engineering support during construction
  • Coordinate with railroad operators, transit agencies, utilities, and thirdparty stakeholders
  • Help ensure that designs and construction support activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives
  • Maintain organized and accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle

What You Need to Succeed:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
  • A minimum of 6 years professional civil engineering experience supporting rail infrastructure initiatives and projects (preferably for freight rail, commuter rail, light rail, or transit systems)
  • Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation
  • A strong understanding of civil design principles and construction methods
  • Excellent communication, coordination, problemsolving and client-facing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a team environment

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $84,000-$110,000 per year. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

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