Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer – based in Luxembourg

Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer – based in Luxembourg This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi‑cultural environment. We also offer relocation support. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Projects Directorate (PJ) – Mobility Department (MOBILITY) - Mobile Assets and Deployment Division (MADE), at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a Rail Rolling Stock Sector Engineer. This is a full‑time position at grade 5 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract. Purpose Step into a pivotal role where you will lead the technical assessment of high‑impact capital investment projects and programmes in the rail rolling stock sector. Your expertise will also be valued in other transport domains, including rail infrastructure and mobile assets, both within and beyond the EU. You’ll play a key part in evaluating projects from every angle—technical, environmental, economic, and financial—ensuring they meet the highest standards and contribute to the Bank’s mission. Accountabilities Shape the Future of Transport: You’ll review new projects and programmes at an early stage to make sure they fit with the EIB’s Transport Lending Policy and other EIB policies. Assess Project Viability: You’ll evaluate the technical and environmental aspects of transport projects, especially rail rolling stock, and check that procurement processes, technical, regulatory, and operational standards are met and fit for purpose. Work as a Team: You’ll collaborate with economists to ensure that technical risks are identified and managed, supporting the overall economic and financial assessment of projects. Oversee Project Progress: You’ll monitor how investments and programmes are implemented, ensuring they comply with loan conditions and EIB policies, both during and after project implementation. Protect the Bank’s Reputation: You’ll work closely with monitoring teams to spot and address any reputational or financial risks for the Bank. Communicate Insights: You’ll prepare clear, high‑quality reports that summarise your findings and support decision‑making. Support Decision‑Making: You’ll provide technical input for documents used by the Bank’s decision‑making bodies. Advise and Build Capacity: You’ll offer technical advice and support for projects and investments, help build capacity, and contribute to broader initiatives, both within and outside the EU. Collaborate Widely: You’ll work with other EIB departments, the European Commission, international financial institutions, and industry associations on transport policy and sector questions. Stay Up to Date: You’ll keep up with the latest developments in rolling stock technologies, market trends, and regulations. Contribute to Knowledge: You’ll help with sector studies, policy papers, and analyses, especially in your areas of expertise. Represent the EIB: You’ll represent the Bank at selected sector events, sharing your knowledge and building relationships. Qualifications University degree (minimum Master’s equivalent), preferably in Engineering. Post‑graduate qualification and/or professional experience in other relevant fields (e.g., economics, transport planning) would be an asset. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in transport, preferably in the railway rolling stock sector (including procurement, manufacturing, operations, asset management or technical advisory). Excellent knowledge of English and/or French, with a good command of the other language. Nice to Have Experience or knowledge of other sectors covered by the division (car and truck fleets, shipping, aircraft, EV charging), and experience across multiple EU countries. Exposure to PPP/Project Finance and innovative funding structures for transport projects. Good knowledge of relevant EU sector policies and regulations. Knowledge of German, plus other EU languages, as an advantage. Competencies Find out more about EIB core competencies here. Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre‑requisite for hire. Both English and French are official working languages of the EIB, and proficiency in both is a pre‑requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled to be eligible for promotion. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We hire and value talent with unique characteristics, creating a work environment where they can be themselves. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strongly invite applicants with a disability, neurodivergent profile or chronic condition to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. Deadline for applications: 19th December 2025. Seniority level Not applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Science #J-18808-Ljbffr