Division Engineering Lead - Rail Infrastructure & Safety

BNSF; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

BNSF Railway's Engineering Department in Vancouver, WA is seeking a senior engineer with leadership experience to oversee capital maintenance and division-wide activities. This full-time role requires coordinating with multiple teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance while traveling 25–50% across the division.

Relocation assistance may be offered. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of FRA standards, railroad union agreements, and engineering certification requirements,

Qualifications

• Current BNSF employees with FLS Certification.
• Tier III certification from a Manager of Engineering Certification.
• Knowledge of railroad union agreements.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of saferailroad operations and FRA standards.
• Experience supervising Engineering field forces and maintenance activities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and meet safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing prioritization, scheduling and execution of capital maintenance across the division.
• Oversee maintenance activities with Service Outcome Agreement requirements.
• Coordinate communication with Passenger Ops, NOC, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, labor policies and regulations.
• Manage budgets for workgroups and Capital Construction program.
• Support division coverage for emergencies and weekend duty.
• Uphold company policies and promote diversity within the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Engineering data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MRP experience

ADMP experience

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

BNSF Railway's Engineering Department in Vancouver, WA is seeking a senior engineer with leadership experience to oversee capital maintenance and division-wide activities. This full-time role requires coordinating with multiple teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance while traveling 25–50% across the division.

Relocation assistance may be offered. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of FRA standards, railroad union agreements, and engineering certification requirements,