• Job Description

  Req#: 87548

  Who are we:

  We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nations freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. Come make a difference with us!

  What makes us different:

  At BNSF, we do not just talk about culture, we live it. As a team member here, you would immediately experience how our culture is woven into what we do. Our goal is for everyone to achieve their highest potential by focusing on safety, continuous improvement, plus personal and professional growth. As an employee at BNSF, we have multiple programs to ensure that you will be recognized and appreciated for all your impactful work.

  We also have plenty of developmental opportunities to further your career! Many of our team members that joined BNSF have experienced multiple career paths that were completely unplanned to them. We make development a priority at BNSF!

  We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We have been recognized by multiple organizations such as Forbes (Best Employer for Women and New College Grads), Military Times (Best for Vets), and the Human Rights Campaign (Best Place to Work) for our outstanding culture!

  MT Program:

  The Management Trainee Program is a non-rotational program that develops leaders who will drive the future of our organization. It is a paid, full-time program for recent graduates with less than four years of professional work experience. Career opportunities will follow with hard work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop productive working relationships.

  Upon arrival at BNSF, Management Trainees receive an overview of our railroad and industry during orientation at our Fort Worth, Texas headquarters. Once the one-week orientation is complete, Management Trainees move into their assigned departments for on-the-job training, if in corporate departments (Accounting/Finance, Corporate Audit, Human Resources, Marketing, Sourcing, or Technology Services). If in an operations department (Engineering, Mechanical, or Transportation), following orientation, you will spend time at our Technical Training Center in Overland Park, Kan., learning to lead a diverse workgroup to safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the company's vision.

  Benefits:

  • Be a lifelong learner:
    • Continue your education or pursue a graduate degree on us! Utilize our competitive tuition reimbursement program
    • Access to countless career paths! Progress your career through both upward and lateral growth opportunities
    • We invest in our employees with award-winning annual leadership training and various developmental opportunities.
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Three weeks of paid vacation with accrual based on start of employment
  • Set yourself up for financial success:
    • Railroad Retirement annuity provides a larger long-term benefit and replaces Social Security
    • 401k company match starting at 7.5% (with 6% a contribution from you)!
    • Health Savings Account with company contribution
    • Save more with access to our free financial resources
  • Competitive vision, dental, and medical insurance for you and your family. Pet insurance is also available!
  • Extensive family support resources (including paid parental leave)
  • Employee assistance programs to aid in work/life situations such as mental health, legal/financial questions, relationship support, and child/elder care plus more!
  • Safety and performance recognition programs
  • Access to comprehensive discounts on everyday items such as travel, fitness classes (partnership with Peloton), relocation, car dealerships, and even mortgages!
  • Get connected! Join any of our company-sponsored business resource groups. There are plenty of networking opportunities within BNSF!

  Relocation assistance may be provided to those who are moving more than 50 driving miles from their current residence.

  Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail on a daily basis.

  Work Location: Fort Worth, TX

  Anticipated Start Date: July 17 or September 11 2023

  Salary: $74,000
  

  Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail daily.

  NCS (Network Control Systems):

  • The BNSF Infrastructure team is challenged every day with keeping our extensive IT infrastructure highly available. We create, maintain, and enhance architecture, security, tools, information, data centers, and so much more.
  • The key to successfully managing our business is to understand and to be able to interpret massive amounts of information. In connection with that information, security is also critical along with compliance and planning - when there are disruptions or disasters.
  • Trainees will broaden their knowledge of modeling data, designing, and supporting our database systems across the mainframe, mid-tier, and data warehouse environments, while ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of information maintains an environment conducive to sharing information for business purposes.
  • BNSF will also support and assist in full-time Engineering employees who wish to complete testing and obtain their PE license.

  Some concepts and tools we use:

  • Data modeling concepts (Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Models), Erwin Data Modeler tools, DB2 LUW, Oracle, SQL Server, Informatica, Tibco, Metadata management, Access DB, Visio, Eclipse, Chef, TeamForge, Rational Software Development Platform, Web Services, .NET Development, SDLC and many more.

  Additionally, qualified candidates must be able to:

  • Demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Work effectively in a team environment.
  • Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations and tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
  • Demonstrate ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacles.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Primarily an office environment with some field activities.
  • Normal 40 office hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend or evening work as required.
    

  SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT:

  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA in a Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related program OR a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA with a non-Engineering degree.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Technology, or an Engineering program from an accredited university to be completed prior to hire OR have obtained a degree within the past four (4) years.
  • Must have less than four (4) years of work experience in a professional work environment, excluding internships or positions held while in high school or college.
  • Authorization to work in the US without Company sponsorship now AND in the future.
  • General understanding required of Information Systems, including knowledge of application development, database administration, business intelligence, personal computers, and/or local area networks.
  • Strong drive for results and superior communications and teamwork skills to gather information from BNSF employees to identify and resolve problems.
  • Not require BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise), now or in the future, to obtain, maintain, or extend my employment authorization (including H-1B or TN nonimmigrant status).

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages and tools such as Java, C/C++, .Net (C#), ABAP, HTML5 and/or COBOL.
  • Experience in Cellular or Telecommunications related environment.
  • Proven leadership experience and excellent oral and written communication.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Machine Learning, Computer, Network or Software Engineering, Management/Business Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, OR any other Technical/Engineering related degree.
  • Ability in any of the following is preferred: applications development, project management, mobile device development methodologies, database design, modeling, mining, data management, data warehouse concepts, network planning and engineering and voice/video systems.

  RELOCATION:

  • Relocation benefits may be provided for this position.

  Our Management Trainee program is geared towards recent college graduates with four years or less of experience in a post-collegiate professional work environment. If you have more experience and are interested in BNSF, we encourage you to look at our Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS) program or our professional jobs to find what most closely aligns with your experience and skill set.

  BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

  • Criminal history
  • Last 7 years of driving history
  • Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
  • Social Security number
  • Education

  MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

  • Medical evaluation
  • Drug Screen
  • Other elements as needed

  DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

  
  BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required

  to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

  Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). 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.

  SF: MO | [[mfield5]] | Operations - Engineering | Fort Worth, TX | 87102

• About the company

  The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company is the largest freight railroad network in North America.

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