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Transportation Summer Intern 2026

CompanyBNSF Railway
LocationSan Bernardino
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will learn about railroad terminal operations and assist supervisors in managing train crews. They will work on logistics projects and interact with various operating departments.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18605
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. The railway is among the world's top transporters of intermodal traffic, serves more grain-producing regions than any other railroad, and transports the components of many of the products we depend on daily. BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. On Feb. 12, 2010, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK)
About the Role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px;color:darkorange"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Learn more about <a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/who-we-are">BNSF</a> and our <a href="https://leplb1060.upoint.ap.alight.com/web/bnsf/candidateselectionpage?forkPage=false">Benefits</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span id="cke_bm_3112S" style="display:none"> </span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Work Location:</strong> Belen, NM; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Lincoln, NE; Minneapolis, MN; San Bernardino, CA; Vancouver, WA; Whitefish, MT</span></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">06/01/2026</span></span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">21</span></span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Monthly Salary:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">$5,000</span></span> </span></span></p><p> </p><br><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="vertical-align:baseline">A <strong><span style="color:#0e101a">Summer Intern</span></strong> in the <strong><span style="color:#0e101a">Transportation Department</span></strong> at BNSF Railway provides students with a hands-on immersion into the operational core of rail transportation, covering areas like <a name="_Int_OIXdLkLy"></a>logistics, scheduling, and safety management. Throughout the internship, participants will gain practical experience and deepen their understanding of BNSF's dedication to efficient and sustainable transportation services. By working closely with experienced professionals on real-world projects, interns will enhance their skills and knowledge, setting a solid foundation for a potential career in the transportation industry. <span style="color:black">Successful Interns may be hired as full-time Management Trainees upon graduation.</span> </span></span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">Learn more about our </span><a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/summer%20internship"><strong><span style="color:#0563c1"><span style="text-decoration:none">Summer Intern Program</span></span></strong></a><strong>  </strong></span></span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">This is a full-time</span></strong><span style="color:black"> <strong>(40hrs/wk)</strong> <strong>position </strong>in a<strong> </strong>24x7 operations environment<strong>, </strong>subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:#0e101a">Travel and Relocation is required</span></strong><span style="color:black"> for the summer, must be flexible with their location, as they could be moved depending on business needs. Must have reliable transportation to and from work.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">Training</span></strong><span style="color:black"> will start with a two-day orientation in Fort Worth, Texas, offering a company overview and networking with leaders, followed by support on ongoing projects and practical field training at an assigned location.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7d31">Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail daily. </span></em> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7d31">Key responsibilities may include:</span></em> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Spend</strong> the summer on an assigned Division determined before your start date and learn about the working logistics of a fast-paced railroad through a challenging program.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Learn to manage </strong>railroad terminal operations, work on specific logistics projects, and assist<strong> </strong>supervisors in managing train crews. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Interact</strong> with other Operating departments, including Mechanical and Engineering and learn more about the field operations supervisory position. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">Possess</span></strong><span style="color:black"> leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.</span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">Daily work</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is conducted in a mixed indoor office and outdoor safety-sensitive environment, where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, and working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. Personal protective equipment, a hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves are required and provided by BNSF.  </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7d31">The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties. </span></em> </span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black">At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">Basic Qualifications: </span></strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Does not require BNSF’s assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status). </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) colors & able to see at night AND I am able to hear and, with training, distinguish auditory signals.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Capable of working in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and can safely perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions or in a shop, terminal, or field environment. Role includes climbing ladders and navigating uneven surfaces, with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time based on business needs.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire, for the summer, and travel to other locations as required. If you have any location restrictions, please answer "No." </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business, Communications, Technical, OR a similar degree program from an accredited university.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Have and will maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience/military service, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing my undergraduate and/or graduate degree.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Have access to reliable transportation for the duration of the internship to and from my assigned BNSF location.</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="color:black">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.</span></span></span></li></ul><p> </p><br><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_1481S" style="display:none"> </span>  At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including: </strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program) </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Generous leave / time off policies.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For more information, visit <a href="https://leplb1060.upoint.ap.alight.com/web/bnsf/candidateselectionpage?forkPage=false">Benefits</a>.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Please be aware of potential fraud that can occur when searching for new career opportunities.  Please review our <a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline" href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/faqs">FAQ</a> for more information and awareness.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the <a href="https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/hiring-process">Hiring Process</a>.  Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.  More information is available at <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic">https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Posting start date: 08/29/2025</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SF: <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">MO</span></span></span> | <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">[[mfield5]]</span></span></span> | <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operations - Transportation</span></span></span> | <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Kansas City</span></span></span>, <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">KS</span></span></span> | <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">76131</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
Key Skills
LogisticsSchedulingSafety ManagementLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationAdaptabilityResilience
Benefits
401(k)Health Care OptionsHealth Care Spending AccountsLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFamily BenefitsTravel DiscountsGym Membership DiscountsAnnual BonusGenerous Leave Policies