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Positions are typically posted at the end of August or the beginning of September each year. This includes Management Trainee positions for the following calendar year and Intern positions for the following summer. Apply at the start of the fall semester to avoid missing an opportunity.
Be sure to apply to each position for which you wish to be considered. In order to be considered for a job, you must have applied to that specific posting. Candidates may apply to more than one position.
Interns: Apply the September prior to your last summer before graduation. For most students, this is the fall of their Junior year.
Management Trainees: Apply as early as possible during your senior year. Postings for the following calendar year go up in September.
2017 Fall College Recruiting Schedule
| Date | University | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09-07-2017 | Texas A & M University - Engineering | College Station, TX |
| 09-11-2017 | Kansas State University - Meet the Firms | Manhattan, KS |
| 09-12-2017 | Southern Methodist University (SMU) - All Majors | Dallas, TX |
| 09-13-2017 | Texas Christian University - Career and Intern Expo | Fort Worth, TX |
| 09-13-2017 | University of Arkansas - All Careers Fair | Fayetteville, AR |
| 09-13-2017 | University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign - Engineering | Champaign, IL |
| 09-13-2017 | University of Oklahoma Sooner Showcase - All Majors | Norman, OK |
| 09-13-2017 | Washburn University - Career & Graduate School Fair | Topeka, KS |
| 09-14-2017 | University of Texas at Dallas - STEM Undergrad | Dallas, TX |
| 09-14-2017 | University of Texas at Austin - CNS Technology & Science Career Fair | Austin, TX |
| 09-18-2017 | Kansas State University - ELI Event | Manhattan, KS |
| 09-19-2017 | Texas A & M University - Business | College Station, TX |
| 09-19-2017 | Kansas State University - Business & Ag | Manhattan, KS |
| 09-20-2017 | Texas Tech University - Engineering and All Majors | Lubbock, TX |
| 09-20-2017 | University of Minnesota - Science & Engineering Career Fair | Twin Cities, MN |
| 09-20-2017 | New Mexico State University - Science & Engineering Career Fair | Las Cruces, NM |
| 09-21-2017 | Kansas State University - Engineering and Tech | Manhattan, KS |
| 09-22-2017 | University of Texas at El Paso - All Majors | El Paso, TX |
| 09-25-2017 | University of Nebraska - Business & Liberal Arts | Lincoln, NE |
| 09-26-2017 | Baylor University - business & STEM Career Fair | Waco, TX |
| 09-26-2017 | University of Texas at Arlington - Engineering | Arlington, TX |
| 09-26-2017 | University of Nebraska - STEM | Lincoln, NE |
| 09-27-2017 | University of Texas at Arlington - All Majors | Arlington, TX |
| 09-27-2017 | Michigan Tech University - All Majors | Houghton, MI |
| 10-05-2017 | University of North Texas - Engineering & Computer Science Internship & Career Fair | Denton, TX |
To be considered an applicant, one must submit an on-line application through the BNSF Careers website. Click on Search Jobs to get started.
BNSF Railway may make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities that may affect their ability to fully utilize BNSF's application system, as required by applicable law. If you are an individual with a disability and cannot fully utilize BNSF's application system due to a disability and wish to request an accommodation, please email us at .
If you are unsure which position(s) align with your major, take an opportunity to browse either the Intern or Management Trainee positions currently posted. Each posting notes preferred majors. Apply to the posting(s) that aligns with your major and matches your interest.
Yes: Interested applicants must attach a resume during the application process.
Upon completion of the online application process, applicants receive a confirmation e-mail. At this point, the application is submitted to the job(s) of your choice. Applications are screened for the most qualified candidates to proceed to the next step in the process. Those identified as the most qualified are invited to take an online assessment. This assessment must be completed within 5 days of receipt. No extensions are granted.
To view the status of your application, log into your account and click Job Management. This will display a list of jobs you have applied for with your current status.
With regret, due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to personally respond to all applicant inquiries. All candidates will receive an e-mail when their status changes.
In order to be considered for any position, you must apply to the related posting. If there are multiple positions for which you wish to be considered, be sure to apply to each posting.
The Management Trainee Program is designed for recent college graduates with little to no professional work experience. Therefore candidates must have graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university in the last three years AND have less than three years of professional work experience (excluding positions held in high school and college).
BNSF starts three Management Trainee classes each year, coinciding with traditional graduation dates. While exact start dates vary year-to-year, classes start in January, June, and September.
Yes, relocation is required of Management Trainees, especially for those applying to Engineering, Mechanical, or Transportation postings. For those relocating more than 50 miles from their permanent residence, BNSF provides a relocation package - exact benefits are detailed at the time of offer. Note: our Engineering, Mechanical, and Transportation postings are considered system wide postings. Although the primary location may show in Fort Worth on the posting, the assigned work location could be anywhere on our network - exact locations are specified at the time of offer.
While most corporate positions are located in Fort Worth, Texas, there are a few positions that are located elsewhere on our system. These postings will note a location other than Fort Worth.
The Summer Intern Program is designed for current college students, with preferably one summer remaining before graduation. Students must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited university AND have less than three years of professional work experience (excluding positions held in high school and college).
BNSF only offers summer internships. While exact start dates vary year-to-year, our summer internship program runs from the end of May through mid-August.
Yes, relocation is required of Interns, especially for those applying to Engineering, Mechanical, or Transportation postings. For those relocating more than 50 miles from their permanent residence, BNSF provides a relocation stipend and allowance to help offset the costs of moving belongs and securing a short-term lease - exact benefits are detailed at the time of offer. Note our Engineering, Mechanical, and Transportation postings are considered system wide postings. Although the primary location may show in Fort Worth on the posting, the assigned work location could be anywhere on our network - exact locations are specified at the time of offer.
While most corporate positions are located in Fort Worth, Texas, there are a few positions that located elsewhere on our system. These postings will note a location other than Fort Worth.
The objective of our Summer Internship Program is to attract and develop current college students that after graduation will return to BNSF fulltime as Management Trainees. This summer experience allows students to experience firsthand the day-to-day functions of a class I railroad. At the end of the summer, fulltime offers are extended to eligible seniors for Management Trainee positions.
No, these programs are designed for designed for current students and recent graduates with little to no professional work experience, more specifically those with less than three years of professional work experience (excluding positions held in high school and college). Individuals with additional experience are encouraged to apply to other positions posted on our career website, especially our Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS) Program. This program mirrors the Management Trainee Program but is designed with individuals with three or more years' experience supervising 5 or more employees.
BNSF Railway does not offer co-ops. We encourage students to consider our Summer Internship Program to gain experience within the rail industry.
BNSF Railway does not offer sponsorships. Candidates must be eligible to work within the United States now and in the future without any form of company sponsor.
All available positions are posted on our career website. If you do not see the posting you desire, this means the position is no longer available. Intern and Management Trainee positions are posted in late August/early September and remain open until positions are filled.
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For questions, contact our College Recruiting Team at .
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