Sr. Manager of Environmental Permitting & Sustainability

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Job Location:Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations:Fort Worth TX
Anticipated Start Date:02/16/2026
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$122310 - $135900

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.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Environmental Permitting & Sustainability will serve as BNSFs subject-matter-expert managing the environmental permitting activities for construction and expansion projects across the BNSF Network. Primary permitting focus areas for these projects includes but is not limited to US Army Corps wetlands and waterway permits Section 106 Floodplain Development US Coast Guard endangered species consultation and protection.

This role will collaborate across BNSFs operations with a focus on supporting our Engineering Services Signals/Telecom and Environmental Operations Teams to implement environmental permitting process flows to reduce permitting time and impact improve efficiency and ensure compliance during these projects.

The Senior Manager will serve as BNSFs:

• Subject Matter Expert for BNSFs Permitting Program providing permitting guidance to our Engineering Operations and Economic Development partners and external environmental permitting consultants.
• Advocate and Co-Lead for BNSFs Permitting Center of Excellence to proactively guide construction and expansion permitting/restoration projects and assure compliance with environmental conditions placed on permits by regulatory agencies limiting possible legal liability.
• Champion to continuously improve and incorporate Sustainable Development principles and practices into BNSFs engineering construction and land development efforts leveraging the sustainability advantages of rail to support growth.
• Creator of permitting principes and best practices that include our Sustainable Development Playbook to avoid/minimize overall environmental impact reduce permitting timelines and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Collaborator with federal and state environmental permitting agency partners community and tribal representatives and internal BNSF and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

The Senior Manager will support the day-to-day implementation monitoring and measurement of BNSFs Environmental Permitting and Sustainable Development program that includes:

1. Managing BNSFs environmental permitting portfolio and collaborating across our operations teams focused on federal and state environmental permitting regulations inclusive of but not limited to:

• • The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permitting programs and related permits.
  • Other clearances and permits and the laws requiring them (e.g. Endangered Species Act Section 7 Flood Control Act and the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106).
  • State permitting regulations (e.g. California Environmental Quality Act CEQA and Washington State Environmental Policy Act SEPA)
  • Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Acts (ICCTA) preemption clause and STB and federal court decisions regarding that clause and general environmental issues.

1. Communicating directly and clearly to multiple teams on the status of permit applications project permit requirements project timelines and related compliance accountabilities.
2. Assuring compliance with environmental conditions placed on permits and associated restoration activities by regulatory agencies and ensuring timely closeout of permits minimizing cost and resources by unnecessarily keeping permits open.
3. Supporting and continually improving BNSFs environmental permit tracking and scheduling program/systems to ensure that: (1) BNSF knows how many permits are currently open or have been applied for at any time; (2) Permits do not expire accidentally; (3) Permit conditions are complied with limiting possible legal liability and (4) Permit delays are proactively identified and resolved.
4. Supporting development of training materials and participating in outreach activities to diverse internal and external audiences concerning BNSFs environmental permitting program and related sustainable practices.
5. Serving as an internal BNSF subject-matter-expert for Environmental Permitting monitoring emerging regulations trends programs and issues.
6. Co-managing key relationships with environmental agencies external community representatives and other stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Engineering Environmental Science or related field required.
• Master of Science or Master of Engineering Environmental Science or related field preferred.
• 7 years of experience particularly with environmental permitting or structures engineering.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to quickly build partnerships and forge trust with environmental staff other BNSF departments external consultants and contractors and government agencies.
• Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting regulations inclusive of but not limited to:

• • The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permitting program and related permits.
  • Other clearances and permits and the laws requiring them (e.g. Endangered Species Act Section 7 Flood Control Act and the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106).
• Experience with the following is beneficial but not required:
  • State permitting regulations (e.g. California Environmental Quality Act CEQA and Washington State Environmental Policy Act SEPA)
  • Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Acts (ICCTA) preemption clause and STB and federal court decisions regarding that clause and general environmental issues.
• Familiarity with sustainable development standards (e.g. ENVISION LEED etc.) as well as railroad engineering/construction standards and operations and capacity planning a plus.
• Independent motivated individual with a basis for collaboration and action.

• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Office GIS Salesforce Enablon/EMIS etc.).

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 includingparental 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.
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