What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Engineer - Spokane, WA position at BNSF Railway?
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Job Location: Spokane, WA
Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $142,470 - $158,300
Salary Band: 32
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The BNSF Railway Engineering Department is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the infrastructure of our extensive rail network. This crucial role involves applying advanced engineering principles to address complex challenges, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations. Join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of freight transportation and make a significant contribution to one of the top railroads in North America.
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
Travel is 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.
At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
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
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.
Salary : $142,470 - $158,300