Division Engineer - Spokane, WA

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.      Job Location: Spokane, WA  Anticipated Start Date:  09/16/2026 Number of Positions:  1  Salary Range:  $142,470 - $158,300 Salary Band:  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.     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 brea...