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Manager Budgets (Mechanical)

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

The BNSF Railway Finance Department provides innovative strategic solutions and world-class ... Works closely with Mechanical operations personnel to provide ongoing support and assistance as ...

BNSF Railway

Cybersecurity Engineer I/II (Remote - US)

TX · On-site +1

$93K - $175K/yr

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills ... Strong understanding of network security protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs and an ...

BNSF Railway

Manager Strategic Sourcing

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

The BNSF Railway Finance Department provides innovative strategic solutions and world-class ... high-quality care network options. * Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer ...

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Do workers at BNSF Railway get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does BNSF Railway pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At BNSF Railway, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
34% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from BNSF Railway affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at BNSF Railway?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at BNSF Railway worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do BNSF Railway workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
72% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for BNSF Railway workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at BNSF Railway?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do BNSF Railway managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
67% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at BNSF Railway spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at BNSF Railway?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at BNSF Railway good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at BNSF Railway?

Most people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at BNSF Railway?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at BNSF Railway?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think BNSF Railway’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how BNSF Railway is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

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Manager/Sr Manager Track Design (Fort Worth, TX)

BNSF Railway

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$108K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

BNSF Railway rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

199th of 366 rated logistics

Job description

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Job Location: Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $108,600 - $128,430
Salary Band: 29; 30; 31
Communication with applicants may be done via email. Please check your email daily.
Apply early, as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.
The BNSF Railway Engineering Department is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the infrastructure of our extensive rail network. This crucial role involves applying advanced engineering principles to address complex challenges, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of freight transportation and make a significant contribution to one of the top railroads in North America.
This is a full-time job that must be located in Fort Worth, TX
Travel is required approximately 50%
Safety:
At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
Key responsibilities may include:
Track Standards and Preliminary Track Design
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of BNSF's standards for track design, including but not limited to: new mainline facilities, new yards, industry track, servicing tracks, and intermodal facilities.
  • Ensure AREMA and BNSF design standards are in alignment and applied appropriately to the above projects. This includes track geometry and component use, as well as subgrade, typical sections, and other right-of-way features.
  • Develop and make recommendations for improvements to BNSF's track and intermodal designs based on robust analyses and a focus on lowering risk and total life cycle costs (total cost of ownership) including design or review of rigid or flexible paving projects.

Civil Design Development
  • Utilizing survey data, design preliminary earthwork to support (plan linework, proposed CAD surface and cross sections) new track facilities across the BNSF network.
  • Develop preliminary (30%) plans which articulate earthwork quantities, right-of-way limits, and appropriate storm water management capabilities.
  • Calculate necessary hydraulics / hydrology calculations to size water conveyance systems and/or site storm water needs.
  • Have a working knowledge of environmental permitting needs and options which may impact engineering design decisions including, but not limited to: site selection, construction means and methods, right-of-way impacts, land ownership risks, and total life-cycle responsibilities.
  • Articulate life-cycle costs and risk management associated with variances of design, depending on case specific and use-specific characteristics.
  • Be a leader in BNSF's sustainability initiatives by incorporating the appropriate measures with facility design and the construction means/methods that demonstrate BNSF's commitment to building sustainable infrastructure.
  • Provide concise reports, both written and oral, describing alternatives and provide clear recommendations associated with a recommended preliminary (30%) engineering layout for every project.
  • Manage and coordinate sub-consultants as project requirements dictate including but not limited to: environmental, geotechnical, materials testing, permitting, property, traffic, structural and survey.

Training and Professional Development
  • Complete necessary training including, but not limited to, proficiency with CAD applications, track layout, drainage hydraulics/hydrology calculations, environmental permitting, subgrade, and sustainability practices.
  • Be fluent, and remain proficient, in MicroStation and associated add-on features associated with earthwork design and preliminary plan development.
  • Encouraged to actively participate in at least one industry association (with manager approval for expenses) which has a direct impact on the development of projects at BNSF Railway.
  • Successful candidates are encouraged to seek additional credentials (PE, CFM, PMP, etc.), professional development, and/or additional coursework relative to BNSF Railway initiatives.

Partnering and Collaboration
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with other professionals in BNSF's Engineering team, as well as internal stakeholders such as the Signal, Transportation, Mechanical, and Environmental teams.
  • Influence and collaborate with BNSF operations staff and other professionals supporting business and staff functions to enable effective cross-functional partnering on design issue resolutions.
  • Collaborate with industry professional groups as needed, as well as building professional relations external peers as it pertains to BNSF Engineering projects.
  • May be asked to collaborate with city/state officials or private entities with leadership oversight.
  • As needed, collaborate with BNSF Finance, Real Estate team, or Marketing/Economic Development from conceptual to 30% stage prior to handoff to Project Engineers.
  • Partner with CAD Technicians on engineering design projects. Utilization of CAD Tech resources will fall under Gen. Director/Director Track Design discretion.
  • May interface with BNSF Technology Services GIS Team, gather existing GIS data needed for project planning, and provide related design efficiencies to team members.

Relocation assistance may be offered based on business needs
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.
Basic Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills and experience:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, relevant experience.
  • 2-5 years minimum experience in the field of track and civil design is strongly preferred.
  • Professional Engineer License (preferred for SB29, required for SB30/31).
  • Broad foundation of railroad engineering knowledge.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn/understand CAD.
  • Ability to gain fluency, and remain proficient, in MicroStation and associated add-on features associated with earthwork design and preliminary plan development.
  • Broad-based understanding of design practices recommended by AREMA.
  • Strong understanding of project development processes, from initial project scoping and concept-level estimating, all the way through construction and in-servicing.
  • Experience with construction estimating, with a strong emphasis on financial acumen of creating project-specific estimates that can be effectively utilized for program planning and decision making.
  • Desirable to have additional experience in one of three civil engineering specialty areas:
    • With Geographic Information Systems projects utilizing ESRI GIS suite of products for projects requiring plan creation based on GIS data on hand.
    • With Hydrologic and Hydraulic projects utilizing HEC-RAS, HY8, Storm CAD or similar software for stormwater quality plan creation and H&H analysis including project site drainage planning.
    • With rigid and flexible pavement projects including course selection, subgrade improvements and maintenance issue resolution with a focus of reducing total life cycle cost.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization; ability to define and enforce standards where necessary in a persuasive and winning manner.
  • Excellent broad-based leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to build relationships, personal and organizational accountability, and fairness among colleagues and employees, particularly in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong reputation for integrity and ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner.
  • A collegial and collaborative work style.
  • Comfortable dealing with and navigating through ambiguity and making decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly results oriented.
  • Dedicated to responsive and solution-oriented client service.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: mature and flexible; able to interface effectively with senior managers as well as peers.
  • Working knowledge of permitting processes as they pertain to railway projects

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
  • 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.
  • For more information, visit Benefits.

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 https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
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.

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