Manager Data Engineering

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!

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Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX 
Anticipated Start Date: 06/15/2026
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $110,430 - $124,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•         Use Power BI data-analytics software to import, clean, analyze, and display complex data sets and data modeling in Excel to find correlations, discrepancies, and trends that influence railroad-track maintenance and planning processes.

•         Use Python, SQL, and MS Azure data-analysis programming languages to analyze and manage railroad engineering data quality.

•         Apply data analytics and railroad safety, track-inspection, and other operating requirements to assess new technologies for track-inspection and maintenance processes and interface with the technology division to align potential implementation with current and future business needs.

•         Perform in-depth analysis of track-geometry data and maintenance history to identify and understand correlations.

•         Support technology development such as Track Health Optical Recognition and Onboard Defect Identification and Notification system.

•         Develop presentations and reports on railroad-track data and innovative technologies for engineering leadership.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•         Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Civil Engineering, or related field.

•         1 year of experience with using data-analytics programming languages such as Python, SQL, or MS Azure to analyze railroad engineering data.

•         Experience with data modeling in Excel.

•         Experience with importing, cleaning, analyzing, and displaying complex data sets using data-analytics software.

•         Experience with analyzing track-geometry data.

•         Experience with railroad safety, track-inspection, and other operating requirements.

•         25% domestic travel to railroad-track locations.

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.
• For more information, visit Benefits.

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