Devin Rouse, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Railway engineering and safety consulting and advisory services focused on passenger rail operations, passenger rail rolling stock, and advanced train control systems.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Executive Staff Director responsible for coordinating with the Office Director and divisional leadership on the day-to-day management and operations of the Office of Railroad Systems, Technology and Automation. Divisions under this office include: Operating Practices; Signal & Train Control / Positive Train Control (PTC) and Crossing Systems; Drug and Alcohol; Engineering, Technology and Automation; and Hazardous Materials.Additional responsibilities include: - Development and management of a dedicated technical review panel for PTC system certification;- Establishment and management of a transition plan for passenger safety oversight roles and functions to reflect changes under FRA Office of Safety’s 2020 reorganization. - Assist with the development, organization and management of FRA’s newest office, and the establishment of its new division focused on technology and automation.

Washington, Dc

Staff Director for the Passenger Rail Division within the Office of Railroad Safety. Responsible for managing FRA safety oversight and initiatives related to passenger rail safety, including intercity and commuter rail operations. Manages a team of multi-disciplined personnel to ensure the safe operation of existing and proposed passenger rail operations throughout the United States. Serves as the primary liaison between passenger railroad and FRA executive staff on safety matters related to passenger rail. Additional Roles:• Chair of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee's (RSAC) Engineering Task Force (ETF) - responsible for passenger equipment safety regulations;• Program Manager and Chair of FRA's Positive Train Control (PTC) Task Force;

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Program management and engineering support related to railroad safety oversight, regulatory compliance assessment, and the development of safety regulations for passenger rail equipment and systems. Responsibilities include direct oversight over passenger equipment regulatory development and design compliance, PTC implementation, and strategic support for "new start" passenger services and high speed rail systems.Primary Responsibilities:• Chair of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee’s (RSAC) Engineering Task Force (ETF) - responsible for developing rules and regulations applicable to passenger rail equipment;• Program Manager for Positive Train Control (PTC) Implementation and PTC Task Force Lead - responsible for managing PTC program management staff and task force activities, including the coordination of FRA PTC activities with the Administrator and senior executive staff; • Program Manager for passenger equipment compliance - primary point of contact for the Office of Safety’s Passenger Rail Division regarding passenger equipment procurements, including management and oversight of compliance reviews;• Office of Safety liaison for passenger equipment crashworthiness research and analysis efforts led by the FRA Office of Research and Development, and the VOLPE Center;• FRA Office of Safety technical lead for the PRIIA 305 Next-generation Equipment Committee;• Member of FRA’s multi-disciplined team to determine the safe implementation of CNG/LNG locomotive projects;• Technical lead for FRA regarding issues related to high-speed rail noise regulations and the agency's High-speed Noise & Vibration Impact Assessment Manual;

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Appointed to the WMATA Board of Directors in December 2018 to serve as an Alternate Director representing the federal government.

Trackwork design and other rail transportation engineering for the extension of the Washington Metro (WMATA) to Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia. Dulles Transit Partners, LLC.

Roanoke Locomotive Shop

M.S., Transportation Engineering

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team, member of ASME