Train Engineer Jobs

Train engineer jobs are open across freight rail, passenger transit, and commuter rail networks, from entry-level conductor trainee roles to senior locomotive engineer and road foreman positions, with specializations in freight operations, passenger service, and hazardous materials transport. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles76
Top stateTexas
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityPlano, TX
Work type54% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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NTT DATA
Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer - Remote US Position
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Agile Consulting Manager/Release Train Engineer - Remote US Position
NTT DATA
Plano, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Remote (US)
SAFe Certification
10,000+

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Navy Federal Credit Union
Release Train Engineer
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Release Train Engineer
Navy Federal Credit Union
Vienna, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$112k - $163k/yr
SAFe Certification
10,000+

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Diné Development Corporation
Release Train Engineer (RTE)
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Diné Development Corporation
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Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Diné Development Corporation
Scottsdale, Arizona
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
501-1,000

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Cognizant
Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Onsite
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Cognizant
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Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Onsite
Cognizant
Washington, District of Columbia
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$100k - $130k/yr
On-Site
SAFe Certification
10,000+

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UnitedHealth Group
Release Train Engineer - Commercial Payments - Optum Financial - Remote
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UnitedHealth Group
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Release Train Engineer - Commercial Payments - Optum Financial - Remote
UnitedHealth Group
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$113k - $193k/yr
Hybrid
Managed care
10,000+

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Train Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Raytheon
Raytheon5 open roles
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin4 open roles
Leidos
Leidos3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Automotive
  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in train engineer jobs.

  • Federal Railroad Administration locomotive engineer certification required
  • Minimum two to four years of railroad operating experience
  • Valid conductor certification or prior conductor experience preferred
  • Knowledge of railroad operating rules and signal systems
  • Ability to pass FRA-mandated physical and drug screening
  • Experience operating diesel-electric locomotives on freight or passenger routes

Tips for Your Train Engineer Job Search

Highlight your federal certifications first

Your Federal Railroad Administration locomotive engineer certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Recruiters screen for it before reading anything else, and missing it costs you the interview.

Quantify your safety record precisely

Hiring managers at Class I and regional railroads care about your personal injury rate and any reportable incidents. List your consecutive incident-free hours or years on the job where verifiable, because generic claims about a clean record carry no weight.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists train engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to route types

Freight and passenger rail employers read resumes differently. If you're targeting a commuter rail authority, lead with on-time performance and passenger safety experience. If it's a short-line freight carrier, emphasize switching operations and car handling hours.

Prepare for simulator and road tests

Most Class I railroads include a practical evaluation, not just interviews. Practice articulating your decision-making process during emergency brake scenarios out loud, because interviewers assess your verbal reasoning as much as your technical response.

Follow up after your physical and drug screen

The hiring pipeline for train engineers routinely stalls between the conditional offer and the pre-employment medical exam. A short, professional follow-up email after each stage keeps you visible and signals you're serious about the role.

Train Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most train engineers?

Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Leidos are hiring the most train engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest along major freight corridors and in metro areas served by commuter rail authorities.

How many train engineer jobs are remote?

About 46% of train engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, location-specific nature of most operating roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include rail traffic control, dispatch operations, and training and simulation instruction.

How do you become a train engineer?

Start by getting hired as a conductor, which is the standard entry point at most railroads. After accumulating sufficient operating experience, you apply internally for engineer training, complete a railroad-sponsored locomotive engineer training program, pass all Federal Railroad Administration written and practical exams, and earn your FRA locomotive engineer certification before operating independently.

How do you get hired as a train engineer with little experience?

Most railroads hire entry-level applicants directly into conductor roles rather than engineer positions, so applying as a conductor trainee is the realistic starting point. Highlighting any relevant experience, such as heavy equipment operation, CDL driving, military logistics, or transit work, strengthens your application and signals the mechanical aptitude and safety discipline railroads prioritize.

What does the train engineer interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a structured panel interview covering operating rules, safety scenarios, and your response to emergency situations. That is followed by a background check, pre-employment physical, vision and hearing evaluation, and drug screening. Some railroads add a rules examination or a locomotive simulator assessment before extending a conditional offer.

Where can I find and apply to train engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to train engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.

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