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Summer 2025 Field Engineering Intern As an Engineering Intern at Norfolk Southern (NS), you'll work with Maintenance of way and Structure (MW&S) field crews, officers, and staff on real-world projects that apply your skills and education. You'll assist on various tasks, offering insight into the role of a full-time field supervisor. Interns are placed in one of three areas: line maintenance, program maintenance, or bridges and structures.

Primary Duties: Assist MW&S crews and officers. Perform track inspections. Conduct maintenance on road and yard locations. Learn train and track dynamics. Learn track inspection techniques. Gain knowledge in basic railroad construction. Participate in maintenance operations. Develop management skills.

Additional Information: Interns will engage in hands-on, field-oriented positions. The internship aims to expose students to the daily operations of the Engineering Department. The program helps students determine if a career in field operations within the railroad industry is suitable.

What makes a successful candidate? Individuals who understand the only way we work is SAFELY. A willingness to work hands-on and outdoors among the elements at all hours of the day or night. Candidates who want to learn the railroad industry focusing on field operations. Candidates who have the desire to develop as a leader. A self-starter who can work with little direct supervision. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. General hands-on knowledge of tools with good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead a team by example; we like to say Leading from the Front!

Work Environment Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network for the duration of the internship. Housing stipend will be provided to those who apply. Typical work hours are between 6 AM to 4 PM Monday - Friday, plus any additional hours as required, including occasional overnight travel. On call work is required at time throughout the summer. Interns may also travel with a supervisor to field locations to ensure adherence to corporate and departmental standards and procedures. Must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily. This is a leadership position that works closely with our Union workforce.

Education Pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate Degree Preferred Degree Paths: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biosystems Engineering Other relevant degrees are considered.

Additional Information: All new hires for this safety critical position must complete a pre-employment medical exam including a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. You must have reliable transportation to and from your job location.

Tentative Internship Timeline Week 1: Safety Training in McDonough, GA Weeks 2-11: Based out of your training location Week 12: Close out event and presentations.

Compensation Freshman Year (27 or fewer credits): $3,557 Sophomore Year (28-59 credits): $3,922 Junior Year (60-89 credits): $4,266 Senior Year (90 or more credits): $4,493 Graduate Student: $5,406

Other Pay/Benefit Pay one-time roundtrip mileage for out-of-area students. $425 bi-monthly housing stipend for out-of-area students (not prorated; note this stipend will be taxed).

A Day in the Life of a Field Engineering Intern

As a Field Engineering Intern, you will work alongside MW&S (Maintenance of Way and Structures) field cre s, officers, and staff on a variety of projects. Interns are placed in one of three settings: line maintenance, program maintenance, or bridges and structures. Primary duties include assisting MW&S crews and officers with performing track inspections and maintenance on line of road and yard locations. Interns will learn train and track dynamics, track inspection, basic railroad construction, maintenance operations, management skills, and much more. Interested applicants must have a desire to work hands-on and in a field-oriented position. The goal of our internship program is to expose students to the day-to-day operations in our Engineering Department and to help determine if a field operations railroad career is a good fit for you.

What makes a successful candidate?

Individuals who understand theonlyway we work is SAFELY. A willingness to work hands-on and outdoors among the elements at all hours of the day or night Candidates who want to learn the railroad industry focusing on field operations Candidates who have the desire to develop as a leader A self-starter who can work with little direct supervision Strong interpersonal and communication skills General hands-on knowledge of tools with good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to lead a team by example; we like to say Leading from the Front!

Work Environment

Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network for the duration of the internship (Not always required) Interns who do relocate for an internship, will qualify for a bi-monthly housing stipend of $425. Work between the hours of 6 AMto 4 PM Monday - Fridayplus any additional hours as required, including occasional overnight travel. Must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily. Potential Training locations include: Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, OH; Birmingham, AL; Bluefield, WV; Bryan, OH; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL; Christiansburg, VA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbia, PA; Conway, PA; Cresson, PA; Dalton, GA; Danville, KY; Decatur, IL; Detroit, MI; Elkhart, IN; Enola, PA; Front Royal, VA; Ft. Wayne, IN; Gainesville, GA; Greensboro, NC; Greenville, SC; Harriman, TN; Harrisburg, PA; Hattiesburg, MS; Kansas City, MO; Knoxville, TN; Lafayette, IN; Leechburg, PA; Linwood, NC; Lock Haven, PA; Lynchburg, VA; Macon, GA; McDonough, GA; Meridian, MS; Moberly, MO; Narrows, VA; Norfolk, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Portage, IN; Raleigh, NC; Roanoke, VA; Rockmart, GA; Sandusky, OH; Shelbyville, KY; St. Louis, MO; Toledo, OH; Valdosta, GA; Vance, AL; Waynesburg, PA; and more.

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate Degree Preferred Degree Paths: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biosystems Engineering Other relevant degrees are considered.

Compensation Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $3,577/month Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $3,922/month Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $4,266/month Senior (90 or more credits) - $4,493/month Graduate Student - $5,406/month Salary is based on your upcoming school year's classification. Interns who do relocate for an internship, will qualify for a monthly stipend of $850. Company Overview Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freig