Engineering (Roadway Equipment) Management Trainee 2025

As an Engineering Management Trainee on the Roadway Equipment Team at BNSF Railway, you will explore the safety and operational foundation of one of North America’s leading freight rail networks. This role combines hands-on fieldwork, providing you with an excellent opportunity to learn about the operation, maintenance, and strategic deployment of our extensive fleet of engineering machinery. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will gain invaluable insights and skills, directly contributing to the optimization of rail safety and efficiency. This experience will accelerate your professional growth in railway engineering and open doors to future leadership positions within the industry.

Learn more about our Management Trainee Program

This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position in a 24×7 operations environment, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. 

Travel and Relocation is required. After the 6-month program, candidates must be flexible with their location, as they could be moved depending on business needs. Must have reliable transportation to and from work and travel up to 75% of the time.

Accelerate your career over 6 months of training.

• Begin with an invigorating one-week orientation at our Fort Worth headquarters, immersing yourself in BNSF culture and forging connections with industry leaders.
• Sharpen your skills at our Technical Training Center for three weeks in Overland Park, delving into technical intricacies and personnel management.
• The remainder of your journey entails immersive on-the-job field training, offering hands-on experience across diverse departments.

Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position.  Please check your e-mail daily.  

Key Responsibilities:

Primary duty of this position will be assisting in the Supervision of the Maintenance and Roadway Equipment forces.

Assist with supervising our workforce which is necessary for the repair and maintenance of roadway equipment.

Maintain all roadway equipment to acceptable preventive maintenance standards while operating within authorized budget limits.

Participate in all safety, quality, technical, and other required training for Roadway Equipment Team Members.

Supervise compliance with the preventive maintenance program.

Address and resolve all equipment safety and ergonomic concerns, utilizing appropriate channels.

Assist traveling mechanics in troubleshooting of equipment problems.

Define and develop new methods, components, and work processes to improve the safety, quality, and reliability of roadway equipment.

Review and approve purchases, material requisitions and daily time entry of assigned employees.

Spend time at the Brainerd Roadway Equipment shop working with the local PMC to get a thorough understanding of the shop and affect it has on the BNSF Engineering Department.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.  

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire AND have a valid Driver’s License or will have a valid Driver’s License upon hire.
• Does not require sponsorship to obtain, maintain, or extend authorization to work in the United States. (For example, H1-B Visa or STEM OPT)
• Capable of working in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and can safely perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions or in a shop, terminal, or field environment. Role includes climbing ladders and navigating uneven surfaces, with the ability to travel up to 75% of the time based on business needs.
• Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire, career progression, and/or business needs. If you have any location restrictions, please answer “No.”
• Pursuing a Bachelors 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 I OR I have obtained a degree in a program described above.
• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing my undergraduate and/or graduate 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.

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