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!

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Intern Program:

The paid Summer Internship Program is an opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a full-time BNSF employee. As an intern at BNSF, you’ll be given real-life, impactful assignments that will put your skills and education into practice. Your summer project will combine classroom experience and real-life business situations to provide value-added work to BNSF. The program is designed to identify students who will be hired by BNSF as full-time Management Trainees after they graduate. During your summer internship, you will get the chance to network with peers, our Business Resource Groups, and Senior Leaders throughout the BNSF network.

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Work Location: Fort Worth, TX

Anticipated Start Date: 5/29/2024

Salary: 4,781 per month
Number of Positions: 1

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities involve providing leaders with performance data, recommendations on key metrics focused to improve productivity, and analysis of business performance. Duties include the design and development of performance reporting systems, effective and efficient analytical techniques, and application design on key metrics for rail operations. The position will play a key role in supporting BNSF and Network Strategy, Design and Innovation Long-Term initiatives.

1. Provide analytical support to Network Strategy, Design, Innovation, and Transportation leaders on key operating topics including train, yard, and block volume changes; car velocity and utilization; terminal and train operational performance; and blocking integrity.

1. Perform and participate in analyses pertaining to transportation services

1. Build and structure presentations for internal and external distribution

1. Perform analysis in a timely manner and deliver clear communication of complex material

Additionally, qualified candidates must be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above

• 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.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Normal office hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend or evening work as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems, or related degree

• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher with a degree in Engineering or Construction Management OR a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA with a non-Engineering degree.

• Must have a firm commitment to BNSF Safety Culture and willingness to work in a diverse and challenging environment.

• Have less than four (4) years of work experience in a professional work environment. When calculating work experience, please EXCLUDE internships or positions held while in high school or college.

• Strong technical and analytical skills

• Ability to relocate to Fort Worth, TX for the summer

• Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software products and languages (SAS, Python, Tableau, Power BI, GIS, etc.) to prototype and develop various reports and analytical tools

• Ability to write and understand structured query language (SQL)

• Knowledge of machine learning or deep learning concepts and experience in the data preparation stage

• Proven leadership experience and excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

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