Engineering Management Trainee; Associate Degree

Engineering Management Trainee (Associate Degree) 2026

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Job Location:Lincoln, NE;
Great Falls, MT;
Missoula, MT;
Willmar, MN
Anticipated

Start Date:

2/9/2026, 6/1/2026, or 9/21/2026
Number of Positions:2
Salary:$72,000

Associates Engineering Management Trainee hiring rate of $72,000. Within approximately 4 to 6 months, opportunity to promote to next level at a range rate of $72,000 - $97,800.

As an Associates Engineering Management Trainee on the Track and Structures Engineering Team at BNSF Railway, you'll dive deep into the safety and operational backbone of one of North America's leading freight rail networks. This role blends hands‑on fieldwork with strategic oversight, covering track maintenance, infrastructure inspection, and the design and construction of critical railway structures. Under the mentorship of experienced engineers, you'll gain invaluable insights and skills, contributing directly to the optimization of rail safety and efficiency.

This opportunity not only accelerates your professional growth in railway engineering but also opens doors to future leadership positions within the industry.

This is a full‑time (40hrs/wk)
position in a24x7 operations environment, subject to on‑call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Travel and Relocation is required. After the 4 to 6‑month program, c andidates 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 4 to 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 two to 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:

Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct our track infrastructure, which encompasses rails, ties, and ballast, to uphold BNSF's standards.

Plan/Schedule required maintenance and repairs and verify the quality of work completed.

Expand and update BNSF infrastructure and oversee projects that interact with BNSF property.

Project types include the expansion of BNSF terminals & hubs, central lines, facilities, the repair & replacement of structures, & oversight of public projects and utility crossings.

Responsible for the safety of their teams.

Manage the finances & schedules of their project and communication with project stakeholders.

Opportunity to shadow positions such as Supervisor Engineering Support, Assistant Roadmaster, Roadmaster, and Division Engineer to gain boots on the ground experience.

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…