We surveyed 175 locomotive engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical locomotive engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a locomotive engineer?
Low
High
Working as a locomotive engineer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a locomotive engineer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a locomotive engineer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a locomotive engineer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a locomotive engineer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for locomotive engineers.