Project Engineer I/II Engineering Services - Kansas City, KS

BNSF Railway • Los Angeles, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 in Kansas City, KS, and is subject to on-call responsibilities for emergency situations, as well as rotating shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required approximately 60-90%.

Requirements

• Must be experienced in working with contractors for construction projects relating to track, facilities and new construction.
• Planning and engineering design capability essential.
• Must have thorough understanding of track and general civil engineering, including geotechnical engineering, and should also be knowledgeable of track maintenance and train operations.
• Communication skills must be exemplary to allow frequent interfacing with BNSF Railway and various public agencies.
• Must have strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member, coordinating the efforts of multiple project stakeholders.
• Must be knowledgeable with, or be able to quickly learn, BNSF's engineering standards and policies.

Nice To Haves

• A working understanding of permitting processes is desirable.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of construction projects including planning, permitting, project administration, construction management, inspection and project performance, as required.
• Implement and manage construction safety processes.
• Effectively evaluate and control change orders associated with projects.
• Support cash flow forecast process.
• Support the preparation of detailed estimates for the Capital Expenditure Program.
• Manage the development of engineering plans, estimates and schedules for main line and other track projects such as line changes, double track, yard modifications and other railway facilities projects, with the primary focus being stabilization issues.
• Furnish engineering support for design and maintenance of railroad structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts.
• Assist working with public agencies on interdependent projects.
• Coordinate internal Signal, Track, Telecommunications and Structures design and construction activities to progress the overall project.

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.
• Relocation assistance may be offered based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree