Manager Engineering (Facilities Engineering) - Kansas City, KS

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Job Location: Kansas City, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 02/16/2025
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $118,600 - 155,601
Salary Band: 31; 32

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.  Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage preparation of engineering design/plans, estimates, and schedules for facilities, primarily including power distribution, lighting, electric vehicle/equipment charging and other related electrical systems.
• Manage construction of the electrical facility projects including planning, permitting, project administration, and inspection. Implement and manage construction safety processes that include close coordination with Divisions/Transportation.
• Provide leadership and communication with Transportation/Engineering to provide projects that meet their needs with the most efficient delivery as possible.
• Effectively evaluate and control changes to project scope and schedule with appropriate change orders.
• Create and coordinate cash flow forecasts and collaborate with Finance effectively.
• Implement BNSF sustainability programs on all projects. Lead enduring opportunities and objectives throughout the design and construction phases as well as improve the long-term operational sustainability of built infrastructure.
• Manage the 5-year strategic plans for both capital expansion and capital maintenance projects. Be responsive to the maintenance needs of the operationally sensitive facilities and leverage low-volume opportunities for executing work.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Division staff, Engineering, Telecom, Signal, Structures, Environmental & Sustainability, and other departments as appropriate.
• Drive collaboration between contractors/designers/local stakeholders using the CMGC Hybrid delivery method.
• Lead and develop project engineers that will manage the projects effectively and safely.
• Support various reporting and data collection for Engineering systems, internal customers, and others as needed. Leverage EAS for project management, internal coordination, and reporting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires thorough knowledge of physical plant relating to electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, electric vehicle/equipment charging, and control systems for moveable bridges/ventilated tunnels.
• Must be experienced in working with contractors for new construction and maintenance programs.
• Planning and engineering design capabilities are essential.
• Must have working understanding of capital budgeting system.
• Communication skills must be exemplary to allow frequent interfacing with Transportation, Engineering, designers, contractors, agencies, the community, and customers.
• Must have strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years minimum experience in the above is highly desired.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred, but not required.
• Professional Engineering license a plus.

RELOCATION: May be offered based on business needs

TRAVEL: Approximately 50%

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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 evaluation
•     Drug Screen
•     Other elements as needed

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