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BNSF Railway · 1 day ago

Engineering (Roadway Equipment) Summer Intern 2026

DFW Metroplex

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$5,000/mo - $5,000/mo

3+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across the nation. As a Summer Intern on the Engineering Roadway Equipment Team, you will assist experienced professionals on projects that improve machinery performance and engage in field operations to apply engineering principles in real-world scenarios.

RailroadTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist Planned Maintenance Coordinator Equipment Planning with new equipment shipping. Working with vendors and internal BNSF contacts to ensure equipment is ready to ship and all shipping information is correct

Assist Planned Maintenance Coordinator Equipment Planning and field personnel with equipment retirements. Ensuring reporting is correct and requirements have been reached before activating retirement process

Participate in Brainerd Roadway Equipment Shop scheduling and planning meetings. Challenge the status quo and look for opportunities to accelerate the current processes in place

Assist in vetting Regional System Gang turnovers and assignment changes. Ensuring correct reporting is vital for success and fluid transfer of information to all stakeholders

Work with mentor to update SAP to accurately reflect equipment assignments and locations as needed

Work with customers 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

Extensive time spent in the field inspecting equipment and determining opportunities for replacement/rebuild equipment to ensure reliable equipment for our customers

Daily work 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

Qualification

Engineering degreeSAPEquipment managementOperational planningLeadership experience

Required

Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire

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)

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

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.'

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

Have and will maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA

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

Have access to reliable transportation for the duration of the internship to and from assigned BNSF location

Preferred

Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction, Logistics, or a related field

Have or have held a leadership position in a campus, community, or extracurricular organization

Benefits

An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.

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.

Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.

Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).

Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.

Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)

Generous leave / time off policies.