Join Columbia Locomotives

You do not need prior experience. You do need commitment.

Join a multidisciplinary team working through the practical decisions behind a safe, maintainable electric locomotive.


What commitment means

Show up, communicate, and leave the system clearer.

Members join a working subteam, attend regular work sessions, communicate early when blocked, and document what they learn.

A team member drilling a printed wheel hub at a workbench beside other wheel prototypes.
Fabrication and assembly.
A team member soldering balance leads onto a battery module at an electronics bench.
Electronics and pack build.
Two team members marking and measuring an aluminium extrusion against a rule on a workbench.
Measurement and fit-up.

Recruiting status

Find a useful place to start.

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Do I need railway or engineering experience?

No. The team is built to teach through real project work, supported by peers and technical leads.

What kinds of work are available?

Mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, fundraising, and communications work all matter.

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