Management Trainee

Management Trainee Program
The Management Trainee Program develops leaders who will drive the future of our organization. It’s a paid, full-time program for recent college graduates with less than three years of professional work experience/military service. Career opportunities will follow with hard work, the desire to learn, and the ability to develop productive working relationships.

The Management Trainee Program provides:
  • Employee benefits and perks
  • Onboarding guide
  • Networking with Leaders from other departments
  • Annual Leadership Training (Paid)
  • Involvement in projects that impact the business
  • Relocation package for those who are eligible
  • Travel opportunities
  • Access to business resource groups and automatic membership to the Emerging Leaders Network

2026 Management Trainee Qualifications
  • Completed Bachelors or Masters degree relevant to the program by start date
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application and start of program
  • Less than 3 years of professional work experience/military service (EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree)


Questions?  Contact TalentAcquisition@bnsf.com

Corporate Management Trainee 
Upon arrival at BNSF, Corporate Management Trainees receive an overview of our railroad and industry during orientation at our Fort Worth, TX headquarters.

Once orientation is complete, Corporate MTs move into their assigned departments for on-the-job training. Our corporate departments include Accounting, Corporate Audit, Human Resources, Marketing, Performance Measures, Strategic Sourcing, and Technology. 

Operations Management Trainee
Upon arrival at BNSF, Operations Management Trainees begin with an orientation at our Fort Worth TX headquarters, where they receive an overview of our railroad, the industry, and the principles that guide our operations.

After orientation, trainees attend Supervisor Academy in Kansas for hands-on, scenario based training that builds the foundational leadership skills needed to support safe, efficient operations. Once complete, Operations MTs head to their field training location, which could be anywhere across our network, within one of our core operating departments: Engineering, Mechanical, and Transportation.

2026 Management Trainee Positions are now live!

2026 Management Trainee Start Dates:
February 9, June 1, September 21
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