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, and believe in providing equal opportunities for all employees.
Job Description: Engineering Intern – Signal Department
Duration: June 9, 2025 – August 1, 2025
Location: Lenexa, KS (relocation required)
Salary: $4,875 per month
Number of Positions: 2
As a paid Engineering Intern in the Signal department, you will gain valuable experience in railroad signaling systems, crucial for BNSF’s operational safety and efficiency. You will work on real-world projects alongside industry experts, applying your academic knowledge to maintain and innovate the railway infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct signal infrastructure: This includes wayside signals, highway grade crossings, and signal bungalows.
• Plan and schedule maintenance and repairs: Ensure the quality of work completed.
• Expand and update BNSF infrastructure: Oversee projects that interact with BNSF property, including terminal and hub expansions, central line improvements, facility upgrades, structure repair and replacement, and public projects and utility crossings.
• Safety: Be responsible for the safety of your team.
• Project Management: Manage finances, schedules, and communication with stakeholders.
• Shadowing: Gain hands-on experience by shadowing positions such as Signal Supervisor, Signal Construction Supervisor, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, and Director of Signal.
Working Environment:
• Indoor/outdoor: You will be working in a safety-sensitive environment, potentially exposed to diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• Physical demands: You will be required to walk on uneven surfaces, work around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
Program Details:
• Training: The program starts with a two-day orientation in Fort Worth, Texas, providing a company overview and networking opportunities with leaders. You will then receive support on ongoing projects and practical field training at an assigned location.
• Travel: This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position that requires travel up to 75% of the time. You must have reliable transportation to and from work and be flexible with your location (potential for relocation depending on business needs).
This internship program offers a potential path to joining BNSF’s Management Trainee Program upon graduation.
Basic Qualifications:
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and at least 18 years old upon hire.
• No sponsorship required.
• Capable of working in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to safely perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to climb ladders and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) for the summer and travel to other locations as required.
• Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, etc.), Construction Management, Business, or a similar degree program from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Less than 3 years of professional work experience (excluding internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing your degree).
• Access to reliable transportation for the duration of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Business, Construction, or a related field.
• Leadership experience in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.
Benefits:
• Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
• Robust health care options for you and your dependents.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support.
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program).
• Generous leave/time off policies.
Hiring Process:
• All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review, and pre-employment drug screen.
• Federal authority requires BNSF employees who work in secure areas of port facilities to obtain a TWIC.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
