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BNSF Railway · 4 days ago

Transportation Summer Intern 2026

Kansas City, KS

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 the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. The Transportation Summer Intern will support the operational core of rail transportation, gaining hands-on experience in logistics, scheduling, and safety management while working closely with experienced professionals on real-world projects.

RailroadTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Spend 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

Learn to manage railroad terminal operations, work on specific logistics projects, and assist supervisors in managing train crews

Interact with other Operating departments, including Mechanical and Engineering and learn more about the field operations supervisory position

Possess leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment

Daily work 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

Qualification

LogisticsTransportationSupply Chain ManagementBusinessResilienceLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationAdaptability

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)

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

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

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 Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business, Communications, Technical, 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 my assigned BNSF location

Preferred

Prior internship experience or less than 3 years of work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, 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.