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BNSF Railway · 4 days ago

Mechanical (Shop Environment) Summer Intern 2026

Barstow, CA

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. The Summer Intern in the Mechanical department will support railway mechanics and operations, gaining hands-on experience while working closely with experienced professionals.

RailroadTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain the locomotives and freight cars that operate on BNSF’s network

Responsible for the safety of their teams

Manage project and communication with project stakeholders

Opportunity to shadow mechanical supervisors and craft employees; work on projects; and assist in supervising, monitoring, and inspecting the maintenance and repair of locomotives and freight cars

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

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, climbing ladders, walking on uneven or elevated surfaces and heavy/moving machinery

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTroubleshootingLeadershipTeamworkResilienceClear CommunicationAdaptabilityProject Management

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 as much as the business requires

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 Industrial Distribution, Automotive, Business, Technical, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, etc.) 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, Business, Automotive, 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.