ZipRecruiter

Log In

17 Railroad engineer jobs in Columbus, OH

10 of the Most Popular Types of Railroad Engineer Jobs in 2026

See what kind of roles similar to Railroad Engineer jobs are hiring now

The minimum qualifications to pursue a career as a railroad engineer are a high school diploma or GED certificate, a commercial driver’s license, and an interest in trains and railroads. While post-secondary training is not required, you may want to explore railroad industry training programs through a trade school or community college, which can provide you with valuable knowledge and experience to enter into this job with confidence. Many employers prefer you to have previous experience as a rail industry worker or conductor. Once you are working as a railroad engineer, you must complete on-the-job training followed by a series of tests to earn your certification from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

If you are interested in a job related to Railroad Engineer, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Railroad Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Railroad Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Railway Track Engineer

    Salary range: $90,000 - $129,500

    Railway Track Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Railway Track Engineer jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $129,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railway Track Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Yardmaster Railroad

    Salary range: $27,000 - $86,500

    Yardmaster Railroad is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Yardmaster Railroad jobs pay between $27,000 (25th percentile) and $86,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Yardmaster Railroad job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Railroad Track Maintenance

    Salary range: $48,000 - $79,500

    Railroad Track Maintenance is a typical job search query Most salaries for Railroad Track Maintenance jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $79,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Track Maintenance job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Railway Signal Engineer

    Salary range: $80,000 - $108,000

    Railway Signal Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Railway Signal Engineer jobs pay between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $108,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Railway Signal Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Ns Railroad

    Salary range: $57,000 - $250,000

    Ns Railroad is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ns Railroad jobs pay between $57,000 (25th percentile) and $250,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Ns Railroad job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Fra Railroad

    Salary range: $45,000 - $59,000

    Fra Railroad is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Fra Railroad jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fra Railroad job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Railroad Switching

    Salary range: $42,000 - $46,500

    Railroad Switching is a typical job search query Most salaries for Railroad Switching jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Switching job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Csx Railroad

    Salary range: $44,000 - $53,000

    Entry Level Csx Railroad is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Csx Railroad jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Entry Level Csx Railroad job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Csx Railroad Conductor

    Salary range: $45,000 - $59,000

    Full Time Csx Railroad Conductor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Csx Railroad Conductor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Csx Railroad Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Railway Signal Engineer

    Salary range: $108,500 - $147,500

    Freelance Railway Signal Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Railway Signal Engineer jobs pay between $108,500 (25th percentile) and $147,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Railway Signal Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

All JobsRailroad Engineer Jobs10 of the Most Popular Types of Railroad Engineer Jobs in 2026