Federal Railroad Administration
6 remote or telework-eligible positions · federal agency
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the Department of Transportation agency that regulates and inspects railroad safety and administers federal investment in rail, including intercity passenger rail grants. Its safety inspectors work from regional offices across the country; its headquarters in Washington holds the policy, legal, grants and engineering staff.
Recent listings have included attorney advisors in safety law, personnel and general law and development law, a director of outreach programs and engagement, a railroad safety specialist in training, a general engineer under direct hire authority and a supervisory human resources specialist in employee and labor relations open to both U.S. citizens and federal employees.
Applying tip: FRA’s legal and engineering roles reward rail-specific knowledge, so name the regulations, standards and projects you have worked with, from track and equipment standards to grant agreements. Direct hire announcements skip veterans’ preference and category rating, so a complete and precise resume is the whole application. Our legal jobs guide and engineering guide cover the two main tracks.
Federal Railroad Administration has 6 open listings in our inventory right now: all telework eligible. 3 were posted in the last 30 days, the newest on Oct 1, 2026. Advertised pay runs $102,415 to $218,800 a year, typically about $149,808. GS grades range from 12 to 15. The most common job families: Attorney (3), General Engineering (1), Human Resources Management (1). Figures as of Oct 6, 2026, refreshed daily.