BNSF Railway Company

Division Engineer - Spokane, WA

BNSF Railway Company$142K — $158K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current BNSF employee with FLS Certification
  • Must have Tier III certification from Manager of Engineering Certification
  • 5 years management experience in a relevant field
  • Working knowledge of railroad union agreements
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
  • Capacity to handle emergency on-call situations
  • Experience in managing multiple supervisor demands and conflicting priorities

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct manpower, materials, and equipment assignments
  • Ensure safety and quality in capital and operating maintenance activities
  • Oversee cost-effective execution of infrastructure maintenance
  • Administer labor policies across the division and resolve local disputes
  • Supervise division Roadmasters and optimize fleet size
  • Coordinate team activities to meet deadlines and objectives
  • Foster a positive workplace culture and promote diversity

Benefits

  • Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program
  • Comprehensive health care options for employees and dependents
  • Employer contributions to health care spending accounts
  • Family benefits including adoption support and dependent care account
  • Access to discounts on wellness services and travel
  • Annual bonus through Incentive Compensation Program
  • Generous leave and time-off policies
Full Job Description


Job Location: Spokane, WA
Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $142,470 - $158,300
Salary Band: 32

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.

This is a full-time position based in Spokane, WA, and is subject to on-call responsibilities for emergency situations, as well as rotating shifts that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Travelis required approximately 50%.

This position reports to the General Director of Line Maintenance

Key responsibilities may include:

Prioritize, plan, and direct assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment

Ensure the safety, productivity and quality of all capital and operating maintenance activity on the division

Direct cost-effective execution and optimize the safety and availability of the BNSF infrastructure

Consistently administer labor policies and practices across the division and manage the resolution of local labor issues and disputes, as needed

Manage capital equipment across division to optimize necessary fleet size and ensure high quality operation and maintenance practices by operators

Supervise division Roadmasters

Effectively plan and coordinate activities and resources so that deadlines and objectives are met

Maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including working difficult issues within and across departmental boundaries and handling conflicting demands from multiple supervisors

Maintain a positive outlook and motivate individuals and the team to higher levels of achievement by creating enthusiasm, a feeling of investment and a desire to excel

Make decisions and take action with consideration for a wide range of factors beyond the immediate situation and an understanding of the future desired state of the organization

Display a high energy level and an appropriate sense of urgency for taking action and getting things accomplished, while maintaining focus on what is truly important

Demonstrate a genuine interest in the learning and development of others by assessing individual abilities, strengths and development needs and facilitating a plan for development

Actively promote and foster diversity within the work environment by building on differences among people as a way to promote new ideas and thinking and treating others with dignity and respect

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.

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:
  • Current BNSF employee with FLS Certification
  • Must have obtained Tier III certification from a Manager of Engineering Certification
  • Ability to be "on-call" for emergency situations
  • Possess working knowledge of railroad union agreements
  • Show active commitment and urgency for establishing safer work practices toward the ultimate goal of an injury-free work environment
  • Ability to effectively use administrative systems to sort through and track large amounts of information
  • Ability to produce clear, concise, and error-free communications in writing. Comfortable speaking to large groups?
  • Able to work safely in the above working conditions
  • Able to work the above shift/hours
  • Able to meet the above travel requirements
  • Minimum 5 years management experience
  • Previously held a management position beyond first line supervisor
  • Ability to climb on/off equipment
  • Ability to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks


Preferred Qualification:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering related field.
  • Obtained BNSF Tier III Certification from a Manager of Engineering Certification
  • Five years of experience in Maintenance of Way track standards in a supervisory capacity
  • Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of company operations relative to the Engineering Department


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

About BNSF Railway Company

BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. BNSF Railway Company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and operates as a standalone entity. The company provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities, including consumer goods, coal, industrial products, and agricultural products. BNSF Railway Company has a strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability, and has invested heavily in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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