Engineering (Safety) Management Trainee 2025

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, 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

Job Location: Fort Worth, TX 
Anticipated Start Date: 02/03/2025, 06/16/2025, or 09/08/2025
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $78,000

 

 

As an Engineering Management Trainee on the Safety 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.

Learn more about our Management Trainee 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. 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.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Catalogue historic BNSF Engineering Safety incidents for use in development of safety events database.

Assist in development of Engineering System Safety briefing material and documents for field leader briefings.

Participate and Observe field inspections related to Continuous Welded Rail management and Derailment Prevention activities as lead by the Managers Quality Assurance

Track Engineering Safety performance and provide updates to BNSF Engineering Leadership Team.

Participate in Engineering System Safety Sweep Program—provide feedback to field leaders on observed field practices and procedures

 

Secondary Responsibilities: