Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE)/Road Foreman

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Designated Supervisor for Locomotive Engineers (DSLE) in California we’re looking for?

This role is support Metrolink service at our East Ventura or San Bernardino CA crew bases and will be on-site with flexibility to cover other crew bases in the greater Los Angeles area. Relocation may be offered.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and operational expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, safety-focused, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains, while mentoring and guiding engineers and conductors to achieve compliance with all rules and regulations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Safety, Training, and Compliance Managers), oversee operations, and respond to service disruptions, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of overseeing locomotive engineer and conductor certification requirements, but also ensure adherence to all FRA regulations and SCRRA guidelines.

We’ll look to you for:

• Monitoring employees for compliance with regulations and operating practices.

• Taking consistent and fair action for non-compliance.

• Managing employees and train operations to optimize on-time performance (OTP) and recommending improvements.

• Responding to service disruptions within your area of responsibility.

• Enforcing safety plans and providing written and oral reports.

• Interviewing, selecting, and managing new-hire locomotive engineers and conductors.

• Administering engineer and conductor recertification courses and operating rules classes in coordination with the Training Manager.

• Conducting efficiency tests and ensuring compliance in collaboration with Compliance Managers.

• Maintaining understanding of operating rules, PTC systems, safety rules, and equipment operations.

• Participating in safety briefings and observing employee qualifications and compliance.

• Complying with all SCRRA rules, instructions, guidelines, and policies.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Certified Locomotive Engineer with a Locomotive Engineer Certification.

• Completion of an approved GCOR Training Program within the last three years.

• At least two years of experience as a supervisor for an FRA-regulated railroad.

• Seven years of experience as a railroad engineer for an FRA-regulated railroad.

• Knowledge of FRA regulations, GCOR, timetables, and special instructions.

• Understanding of CPUC and ADA requirements.

• Strong leadership potential, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage under time pressures and emergency situations.

• Proficiency in English oral and written communication and record-keeping.

• Valid California Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.

• Work with new safety and operational standards for rail systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues.

• Contribute to impactful and innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.

• Utilize our inclusive and dynamic working environment.

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities.

• Progress towards leadership roles within rail operations.

• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Pay Range

$120,000 to $140,000 depending on experience/qualififcations.

This position is eligible for Railroad Retirement. 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.