Engineering Signal Summer Intern 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!

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

 

 

Work Location: Kansas City, KS 

Anticipated Start Date: 06/01/2026 

Number of Positions: 2 

Monthly Salary: $5,000 

As a Engineering Intern in the Signal department, you'll gain a deep understanding of railroad signaling systems, crucial for our operational safety and efficiency. By working on meaningful projects alongside industry experts, you'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, enhancing the maintenance and innovation of our railway infrastructure. This immersive experience offers invaluable hands-on insights into the complexities of rail network operations. Ultimately, our Summer Internship Program aims to identify students for our Management Trainee Program, a direct path to joining one of North America's leading railroad companies’ post-graduation.

Learn more about our Summer Intern Program  

 

This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position in a 24x7 operations environment, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. 

Travel and Relocation is required for the summer. 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.

Training will start with a two-day orientation in Fort Worth, Texas, offering a company overview and networking with leaders, followed by support on ongoing projects and practical field training at an assigned location.

 

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 signal infrastructure, along our right of way including wayside signals, highway grade crossings, and signal bungalows.

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 Signal Supervisor, Signal Construction Supervisor, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, and Director of Signal to gain boots on the ground experience.  

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where the working conditions c