Railway Engineer

IKOS is a leading consulting firm specializing in railway and energy engineering.

We are committed to playing an active role in sustainability by developing modes of transport for a greener future. With almost 2000 engineers worldwide that contribute to projects with the support of IKOS LAB , who is also responsible for the research and development of IKOS globally.

IKOS continues to show strong growth worldwide with 33 offices in 15 different countries . Since our establishment in 2005, we have accompanied our clients in all areas of railway including : signaling and control systems, rolling stock, low voltage and telecommunications, high voltage and infrastructure. As part of this strategic growth, we are currently looking for several railway engineers to join our growing team in the U.S.!

Qualifications

• Engineering degree.
• Successfully completed Master’s in Engineering (BAC+5), technical background.
• Previous work experience in the railway/transportation field (at least one year of internship).
• Excellent English knowledge (C1).

Assets

Are you passionate about, or have you already had the opportunity to work in, one (or more) of the following areas:

• Train Control & Signaling (Passenger & Freight): CBTC, ATS, ATO, PTC, I-ETMS, ACSES II, ETCS, ITCS, Conventional Interlocking, Grade Crossings, Cab-signaling, ATC.

• Railway Telecom & IoT Devices: Passenger information system (PIS), Automatic Passenger Counting, Passenger Announcements Systems (PAS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Wifi, TETRA, GSM-R, 3G, 4G & 5G.

• Infrastructure and Construction: Track Design and Alignment, Stations, ADA Compliance, Escalators & Elevators, Bridges, Platform Screen Doors (PSD), Soil, Steal, Concrete Inspections, Project & Construction Management (PM/CM).

• Rolling Stock: Train Control Management System (TCMS), Doors, Brakes, HVAC, Auxiliary Power, On-board Traction-Power.

• Electrification: 3rd Rail Systems, DC Substations, AC/DC Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) design and installation.

Practices

• Systems, requirements and/or control engineering.
• Field Installation, testing and commissioning.
• Verification and Validation.
• Software, Hardware, and System Design of train control, electrification and communication systems.
• Predictive Maintenance Solutions.
• Technical Writing and Training.
• Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) – FRA Standards, IEEE, MIL STD, CENELEC.
• Manufacturing Process and Industrial Engineering (Process improvement, Six Sigma, SAP, work plans, DFM, DFA).

✅ Why Join Us?

• Career Growth & Development: We offer tailored career plans, ongoing professional development, and clear progression pathways thanks to our IKOS Academy.
• High-Impact Projects: Work on pioneering railway and/or energy projects alongside industry leaders worldwide.
• International Experience: Here it is possible! Work with top global clients and (if interested) gain hands-on international exposure through exciting projects and assignments abroad.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a friendly/professional and collaborative Team that values passion, respect, and peer support.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, happiness, and career journey with us (Transportation, WIFI, & more).

Get on the right track!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please note that the position is contingent upon the successful award of ongoing client projects and active bids.