Manager Engineering - Kansas City, KS

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. 

Job Location: Kansas City, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 08/16/2025
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $124,600 - $147,201
Salary Band: 31; 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.

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.

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. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

HEAVY BRIDGE PROGRAM - Serve as BNSF's lead Structures representative for the South Region Heavy Bridge program, from generating consensus on initial design concept through in-servicing and ultimately project closeout. At any point in time, the typical workload for this position would have six to 12 Heavy Bridge projects in a status ranging from concept development, detailed design/permitting or active construction.

While not an all inclusive list, some anticipated categories of tasks include managing project contracts and financial budgets/forecasts/performance, meeting with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate with Divisions on project support needs, long range planning.   
Implement, manage, and audit safety processes on projects. 

SYSTEM STRUCTURES RESPONSE/COVERAGE: Serve in System Structure's weekend/holiday rotation for response to service interruption recovery efforts. Roles include in-office coordination, on-site response or off-site representation overseeing fabrication of materials.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires thorough knowledge of physical plant relating to trackage, drainage, and facilities.
• Must be experienced in working with contractors for construction projects relating to track, facilities, and new construction.
• Planning and engineering design capabilities are essential.
• Must have thorough understanding of capital budgeting system and process and also be knowledgeable of track maintenance and operations.
• Communication skills must be exemplary to allow frequent interfacing with agency, community, political, and customer representatives.
• Must have strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years' experience or more in the above is desirable.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree highly desired.
• Professional Engineer License is desirable but not required.

RELOCATION: Relocation package may be offered based on business needs.

TRAVEL: Approximately 50-70%

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.

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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process.  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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