Primary duties will include assisting with: testing and maintenance of C&S facilities, the installation and commissioning of C&S equipment and systems, accuracy verification of databases used in hump yards and train dispatching systems, revisions to electronic drawings and schematics, deployment of new technology, and other duties. Interns may also travel with a supervisor to field locations to ensure adherence to corporate and departmental standards and procedures.
What Makes a Successful Intern?
Must have knowledge and operational skills in electronics combined with competency in computer software applications - knowledge of Windows, Access, Excel, and Word is preferred
Willingness to travel and work outdoors is required, as well as a willingness to work extended hours when situations dictate
General hands-on knowledge of electronic equipment with good troubleshooting and problem solving skills is helpful
Work Environment
Field/Outdoor work environment
Education/Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
Preferred Degree Paths: Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering Technology
Compensation
Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $2,800/month
Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $3,000 /month
Senior (90 or more credits) - $3,300/month
Graduate Student - $3,666/month
*Living stipend of $850/month is available to those who qualify.
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.