Engineering Management Trainee (Associate Degree) 2026

BNSF Railway • Lincoln, NE

119d • $72,000 - $97,800

About The Position

As an Associates Engineering Management Trainee on the Track and Structures 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.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.
• Capable of working in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and can safely perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire.
• Pursuing an Associate degree in industrial trade including, but not limited to Welding, Diesel Engine Repair, Process Tech, HVAC, Automotive Tech, Electrician Tech, Construction Management or other heavy industrial discipline from an accredited college/vocational school to be completed prior to hire OR have obtained an Associates degree in a program described above.
• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience/military service, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing my degree.
• Have access to reliable transportation to and from my assigned BNSF location.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Welding, Diesel Engine Repair, HVAC, Electrical, Automotive, Construction or a related field.
• Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct our track infrastructure, which encompasses rails, ties, and ballast, to uphold BNSF's standards.
• 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.
• Manage the finances & schedules of their project and communication with project stakeholders.
• Responsible for the safety of their teams.
• Opportunity to shadow positions such as Supervisor Engineering Support, Assistant Roadmaster, Roadmaster, and Division Engineer to gain boots on the ground experience.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees