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Job Location: North West Division – TBD
Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $128,430 – $142,700
Salary Band: 31
Communication with applicants may be done via email. Please check your email daily.
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.
The BNSF Railway Engineering Department is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the infrastructure of our extensive rail network. This crucial role involves applying advanced engineering principles to address complex challenges, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of freight transportation and make a significant contribution to one of the top railroads in North America.
This is a full-time position based within the North West Division (TBD), and is subject to on-call responsibilities for emergency situations, as well as rotating shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
This is a full-time position located in North West Division (TBD)
Travel is required approximately 70%+
This position reports to the General Director Line Maintenance
Key responsibilities may include:
Assist the General Director Line Maintenance in directing the ongoing prioritization, scheduling, and execution of the capital and operating production maintenance activities across the division
Ensure proper work program reporting
Coordinate maintenance activities with division Signal, Roadway Equipment, Transportation, and Structures groups
Ensure compliance with safety rules, work practices, labor policies, regulatory requirements and personnel hiring and training objectives across the division
Assist System Engineering personnel in developing capital maintenance and capital expansion plans.
Manage capital and operating budgets for the division
Supervise Division Assistant Roadmasters
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.
Relocation assistance may be offered based on business needs
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:
- Must be BNSF Tier III certified by a Manager of Engineering Certification
- Experience working in all phases of Maintenance of Way Engineering and Construction
- Able to work 24/7 as required to meet customer and business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must have strong knowledge of railroad union agreements
- Able to work around heavy and moving machinery, and in conditions that include loud noise and fumes
- Willing to work extra hours to meet deadlines
- Subject to “on-call” and must respond to emergencies at any time
- Capability to work in an office or field environment, climb ladders and walk on uneven surfaces safely
- Willing to travel to various locations in a geographic region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time
- Must have superior knowledge of General Operating and Safety Rules
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills, managerial and leadership ability
- Computer literacy and basic accounting skills are required
Preferred Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering/construction management-related field
- 10 + years of experience working in Maintenance of Way Engineering and Construction
- Experience with financial applications and budget management
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of company operations relative to the Engineering Department
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.
Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.