Engineering Intern (Signal Department)
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Job Description
About BNSF Railway:
BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. They are committed to a culture of safety, diversity, and excellence, supporting the movement of essential goods that power communities worldwide. BNSF values inclusivity and equal opportunity for all employees to reach their full potential.
Job Description: Engineering Intern (Signal Department)
This is a paid, full-time (40 hours/week) summer internship (June 9, 2025 – August 1, 2025), with two positions available, offering a monthly salary of $4,875. The internship is located in Kansas City, KS, but requires travel up to 75% of the time within the BNSF operating system (potentially requiring relocation within the western 28 states). Reliable transportation is mandatory. The internship is in a 24/7 operational environment, potentially involving on-call duties, overtime, nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct signal infrastructure (wayside signals, highway grade crossings, signal bungalows).
• Plan and schedule maintenance and repairs, verifying work quality.
• Expand and update BNSF infrastructure, overseeing projects involving BNSF property (terminal/hub expansion, central lines, facilities, structure repair/replacement, public projects, utility crossings).
• Ensure team safety.
• Manage project finances and schedules, communicating with stakeholders.
• Shadow various signal roles (Supervisor, Construction Supervisor, Maintainer, Manager, Director) to gain practical experience.
Work Environment:
The internship involves indoor/outdoor work in a safety-sensitive environment with variable and potentially extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet). Work may involve uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
Training:
The internship begins with a two-day orientation in Fort Worth, Texas, providing a company overview and networking opportunities. Ongoing support, project assignments, and field training will follow at an assigned location.
Goal:
The internship aims to identify candidates for BNSF’s Management Trainee Program, providing a direct path to a post-graduation career with the company.
Qualifications:
• Basic: Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship required), 18+ years old upon hire, ability to work in a 24/7 environment including nights, weekends, and holidays, capable of performing outdoor duties in all weather conditions, ability to climb ladders and navigate uneven terrain, willingness to travel up to 75% and relocate anywhere within the BNSF operating system for the summer, reliable transportation, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, etc.), Construction Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited university, minimum 2.75 GPA, less than three years of professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Preferred: Prior internship or related work experience (less than 3 years), leadership experience in campus/community/extracurricular organizations.
Benefits:
BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a strong 401(k), Railroad Retirement program, various healthcare options, health care spending accounts (HSA), life and disability insurance, family benefits (parental leave, adoption assistance), and various discounts.
