The Role

• Engineering design
• CAD/CAM computer modelling
• Creating reports to outline solutions
• Preparing and submitting reports, studies, models and similar documentation to support decisions and calculations
• Performing calculations
• Offering engineering guidance to other team members
• Ensuring the safety and legal compliance of all engineering work
• Working with other engineers and designers to decide how best to design solutions
• Working around 40 hours a week, usually between 9am and 6pm
• Not uncommon for overnight or weekend work to apply in exceptional circumstances

Salary

• Newly trained rail systems engineers can earn in the region of £25,000–£35,000
• Trained with experience rail systems engineers can earn in the region of £35,000–£45,000
• Senior or chartered rail systems engineers can earn in the region of £45,000–£65,000

Salaries typically range depending on location and level of responsibility. Salaries and career options improve with chartered status.

Qualifications and Training

Usually, a BSc Honours Degree in an engineering field in England; the equivalent L6 NVQ / HNC in Wales, or the Scottish equivalent, will most likely be required. Some positions will require an engineering Masters Degree as well, or chartered status with a relevant engineering body.

However, experience is often very important too, so entrants with other qualifications might be considered.