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Engineering (Roadway Equipment) Summer Intern 2026

CompanyBNSF Railway
LocationFort Worth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Summer Intern, you will assist with equipment planning, participate in scheduling meetings, and inspect equipment in the field. You will work closely with experienced professionals to enhance machinery performance and contribute to railway maintenance projects.
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> </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> </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> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Work Location:</strong> Fort Worth, TX</span></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> 06/01/2026 </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">1</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><br><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">As a <strong>Summer Intern</strong> on the <strong>Engineering Roadway Equipment Team</strong>, you will work alongside experienced professionals on important projects that enhance the performance of our machinery. You will engage in field operations to see engineering principles in action and develop skills in equipment management and operational planning. This program is designed for ambitious students who are eager to tackle real-world engineering challenges and contribute to the complex and fascinating field of railway maintenance machinery and technology. You'll enhance your technical skills and gain invaluable insight into the operations of one of North America's leading railroad companies through this immersive experience. Ultimately, our Summer Internship Program aims to recruit students into our Management Trainee Program, offering a direct pathway to join us after graduation.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><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" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="color:#0563c1"><span style="text-decoration:none">Summer Intern Program</span></span></strong></a><strong>  </strong></span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><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. Candidates must be flexible with their location (as they could be moved depending on business needs), must have reliable transportation to and from work and travel up to 75% of the time.</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> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7c31">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> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7d31">Key Responsibilities:</span></em></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assist Planned Maintenance Coordinator Equipment Planning</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> with new equipment shipping. Working with vendors and internal BNSF contacts to ensure equipment is ready to ship and all shipping information is correct.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assist Planned Maintenance Coordinator Equipment Planning</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> and field personnel with equipment retirements. Ensuring reporting is correct and requirements have been reached before activating retirement process.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Participate in Brainerd Roadway Equipment Shop</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> scheduling and planning meetings. Challenge the status quo and look for opportunities to accelerate the current processes in place.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assist in vetting Regional System Gang turnovers and assignment changes</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">. Ensuring correct reporting is vital for success and fluid transfer of information to all stake holders.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Work with mentor</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> to update SAP to accurately reflect equipment assignments and locations as needed.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Work with customers</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> to ensure ramp and rider cars are assigned to the correct pool utilizing BNSF EDO, an engineering system used to track and assign rail cars.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Extensive time spent in the field inspecting equipment</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> and determining opportunities for replacement/rebuild equipment to ensure reliable equipment for our customers.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Daily work</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black"> is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.  </span></span></span></span></span></p><p> </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> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><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></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Basic Qualifications: </strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">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></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">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 75% of the time based on business needs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">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></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, etc.), Construction Management, Business, OR a similar degree program from an accredited university.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Have and will maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">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></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Have access to reliable transportation for the duration of the internship to and from assigned BNSF location.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction, Logistics, or a related field.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization.</span></span></li></ul><br><p><strong style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:</strong></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> </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> </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> </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 - Engineering</span></span></span> | <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fort Worth</span></span></span>, <span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">TX</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>
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EngineeringEquipment ManagementOperational PlanningField OperationsSAPLogisticsSupply ChainProject ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationSafety AwarenessData ReportingCustomer ServiceAdaptabilityLeadership
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