Engineer III

BNSF Logistics • Coppell, TX

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About The Position

The Engineer III develops, designs, and validates engineering solutions that support the safe and efficient transportation of specialized cargo by rail. The position works with internal and external customers on projects involving custom rail fixtures, railcar design and modifications, and the clearance and securement of oversized and out-of-gauge cargo. It requires technical expertise, customer communication, and project management skills to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and project objectives.

The Engineer III designs, analyzes, and validates new and existing railcar configurations, including railcar modifications, Increased Life Status (ILS) evaluations, and repairs involving multi-axle railcars. The role uses engineering design and analysis tools to develop models, perform calculations, conduct simulations, and validate solutions. It also prepares, reviews, and maintains technical documentation such as drawings, calculations, reports, presentations, and graphical analyses in accordance with project specifications and design requirements.

The position maintains working knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and requirements, including AWS D15, ASTM, the AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices (MSRP), the AAR Office Manual, and 49 CFR regulations. Fieldwork, inspections, and on-site technical evaluations are performed as needed to support projects, validate designs, and address operational requirements. The successful candidate continues professional development and technical advancement, including progress toward EIT/FE and PE credentials where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4–7 years of practical engineering experience in design, analysis, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably using ANSYS, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong technical expertise, customer communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with railcar design, railroad operations, or the freight rail industry.
• Proficiency with Mathcad, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and ANSYS.
• Progress toward Engineer-in-Training (EIT)/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineer (PE) credentials, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and validate engineering solutions for the safe and efficient transportation of specialized cargo by rail.
• Work with internal and external customers on custom rail fixtures, railcar design and modifications, and clearance and securement of oversized and out-of-gauge cargo.
• Perform engineering analyses and coordinate project activities.
• Design, analyze, and validate new and existing railcar configurations, including modifications, Increased Life Status (ILS) evaluations, and repairs involving multi-axle railcars.
• Use Mathcad, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and ANSYS to develop models, perform calculations, conduct simulations, and validate engineering solutions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering drawings, calculations, reports, presentations, and graphical analyses.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulations, and requirements, including AWS D15, ASTM, AAR MSRP, the AAR Office Manual, and 49 CFR regulations.
• Perform fieldwork, inspections, and on-site technical evaluations as needed to support projects and operational requirements.
• Continue professional development and technical advancement, including progress toward EIT/FE and PE credentials where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level