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Labor Relations Summer Intern 2026
CompanyBNSF Railway
LocationFort Worth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 4, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support ongoing projects while shadowing Labor Relations officers and develop industry knowledge by researching agreements and arbitration decisions. They will collaborate with Labor Relations officers to resolve labor disputes and assist in local labor agreement negotiations.
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> </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><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Work Location:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Fort Worth</span></span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Other Potential Locations:</strong> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Fort Worth, TX</span></span> </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">2</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><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="color:black">As a <strong>Summer Intern</strong> for the <strong>Labor Relations </strong>department, students will have the chance to experience life as a full-time employee, working on impactful, real-life assignments and projects that apply their skills and education. Within the Labor Relations department, the mission is to foster relationships between BNSF, its union employees, and their representatives, ensuring safe, rewarding work and efficient, customer-driven transportation by managing and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. Successful Interns may be hired as full-time Management Trainees upon graduation.</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" 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 class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:#0e101a">This is a full-time</span></strong><span style="color:#0e101a">, hybrid position requiring a minimum of 40 hours/week, split between office and remote work, weekend or evening work as needed, and some field activities. </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"><strong><span style="color:black">Travel</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is minimal, must have reliable transportation to and from work.</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"><strong><span style="color:black">Relocation</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is required if located more than 50 miles from the location.</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"><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. This will be followed by support on ongoing projects and practical training with the department. </span> </span></span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><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>Support</strong> <strong>ongoing projects</strong> while job shadowing Labor Relations officers with a focus on developing and furthering BNSF’s initiatives.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Develop</strong> <strong>industry knowledge</strong> by researching agreements and arbitration decisions to support Labor Relations officers with interpreting collective bargaining agreements.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Collaborate</strong> <strong>with Labor Relations officers</strong> to resolve labor disputes through grievance procedures, including the research and writing of responsive letters and formal briefs in support of BNSF’s position.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Provide support</strong> for labor claims conferences and assist in local labor agreement negotiations.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Build relationships</strong> with internal customers in Operations and rail union leaders.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Seek opportunities </strong>to further employee engagement, specifically with a heavily unionized workforce.</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"><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></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><span style="color:black">Daily work</span></strong><span style="color:black"> is conducted in an indoor office environment.</span> </span></span></span></p><p class="paragraph"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em><span style="color:#ed7c31">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><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><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">Pursuing a Bachelors or Graduate degree in Labor Relations, Labor Studies, Employment Relations, Business, Management, Legal Studies, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, 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 intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Labor Relations, Business, Human Resources, Legal 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"><b><span id="cke_bm_1481S" style="display:none"> </span> At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including: </b></span></span></p><p> </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 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> </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="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">Labor Relations</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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