Protect yourself - Operations Manager/Engineering Manager BNSF Railway Employee Review

1.0
Jul 25, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Too many to list. Overall it really is a good place to work. But the one word of warning is a HUGE one!

Cons

Do not under ANY circumstances take your first job at BNSF in an Exempt at-will position that they call "Management." Even though you may not manage anybody or anything a lot of their jobs are called Exempt "management." In other words, at-will non-union positions. You could work there 11 years like I did with great evaluations and then a new manager decides he doesn't like you. You can be fired with no reason given other than "Your services are no longer needed." Career over! But if you work even a short time in one of the many Union positions just keep paying the small union dues when you continue to promote up the Exempt Employee route. You will always have a Union job there to fall back on even if you get fired for cause from your at-will position

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a great place to start and grow your career, especially as an MT, with tons of opportunities to take on projects and explore what interests you. Leadership at every level is genuinely supportive and approachable, and people across the company are always willing to teach, mentor, and help you succeed. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the Business Resource Groups really add to the sense of community and development.

Cons

There are so many opportunities that it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming figuring out what path to focus on. Balancing day-to-day work with all the development options can be a bit challenging depending on your role and workload.

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good pay - Remote work is nice

Cons

Terrible management, at least for my team I have possibly one of the worse, disorganized, and rudest manager. He's not only like this towards me but several others. I'm sure I got very unlucky and placed in a bad team but I also have not been enjoying the projects I have been given.

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