Engineering Management Trainee 2027

About the Role

As an Engineering Management Trainee on the Track and Structure Engineering Team at BNSF Railway, you will gain insights and skills by working hands-on and overseeing maintenance, inspection, and construction of critical railway structures and track infrastructure. This role accelerates professional growth and opens doors to future leadership positions.

This is a full-time position in a 24x7 operations environment, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel and relocation are required for this program.

Training Program Overview

• One-week orientation at BNSF headquarters in Fort Worth.
• Two to three weeks of technical training at the Technical Training Center in Overland Park.
• Immersive on-the-job field training across diverse departments.

Key Responsibilities

Track Department

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct track infrastructure (rails, ties, ballast).
• Plan/schedule required maintenance and repairs, and verify work quality.
• Expand and update track infrastructure, and oversee projects interacting with BNSF property.
• Manage project finances and schedules, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Responsible for team safety.
• Opportunity to shadow positions like Supervisor Engineering Support, Assistant Roadmaster, Roadmaster, and Division Engineer.

Structures Department

• Administer, supervise, and coordinate maintenance, construction, inspection, and operation of bridges and structures.
• Plan/schedule required maintenance and repairs, and verify work quality.
• Coordinate with other departments for safe and efficient maintenance operations.
• Oversee projects including terminal expansions, facility upgrades, structure repair/replacement, and public/utility crossings.
• Manage project finances and schedules, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Responsible for team safety.
• Opportunity to shadow positions like Supervisor Structures and Manager of Structures.

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor safety-sensitive environment.
• Can include diverse and extreme weather conditions.
• Walking and performing work on uneven surfaces.
• Working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid Driver's License (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions, or in a shop, terminal, or field environment.
• Climbing ladders and navigating uneven surfaces.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Willingness to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system upon hire and for the summer, and travel to other locations as required.
• Access to reliable transportation to and from assigned BNSF location.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.
• Must not require BNSF's assistance for employment authorization.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, etc.), Construction Management, Business, or a similar degree program from an accredited university, to be completed prior to hire, OR have already obtained such a degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Less than three (3) years of professional work experience/military, excluding internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction, Logistics, or a related field.
• Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.