2025 Field Engineering Trainee (Various Locations)

Norfolk Southern Corporation • Cincinnati, OH • 15h ago

2024 Field Engineering Trainee - (Various Locations) Start Date: Fall 2025 Job Description Field Engineering Trainees in Norfolk Southern' s Maintenance of Way department play a vital role in our operations team. Trainees will train under current supervisors who are responsible for managing teams of unionized employees to directly lead the inspections, repair, and maintenance of our railroad tracks and bridges. Our extensive new hire trainee program will educate you on the intricacies of working on the railroad to accomplish this goal. During training, you will learn train and track dynamics, track inspection, construction, and maintenance operations, and much more. After successful completion of the six-month training program, you will be able to inspect our railroad tracks, remediate defects, manage maintenance employees such as rail gangs that replace rail and spikes, tie gangs that perform scheduled crosstie replacement, and bridge and structures gangs that maintain and repair the bridges and trestles on the railroad. Supervisors are responsible for managing a territory spanning dozens of miles that can include one or more rail terminals supporting an operation that runs 24/7. Interested applicants must have a desire to work hands-on and in a field-oriented position. Trainees are placed at select training locations across our 22-state network. Therefore, all candidates must be willing to relocate for this training and future job placements. Interested in seeing what it's like to be a Norfolk Southern Track Supervisor in the Engineering department?Watch this 2-minute video to find out more. What makes a successful trainee in the Maintenance of Way department?

Individuals who understand the only way we work is SAFELY

Candidates who are looking for a career in field supervision, not a desk job

Candidates who understand they will relocate for this and future opportunities

Candidates who understand they will work hands-on and outdoors any time of day

A self-starter who can work with limited direct supervision

Candidates who can plan, manage time and people, adapt on the fly, and clearly communicate

Candidates who can lead a team by example, we call it "Leading from the Front!"

Education/Experience Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS) Other education and experience levels are considered Preferred Majors: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Biosystems Engineering, Management Other Relevant Majors considered In lieu of a degree: 4+ years of leadership and industrial experience such as military, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, production environments, or other leadership roles Work Environment

Environment: Outdoor/Field

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: Yes

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Insight Global • Blue Ash, OH • 1d ago

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Stantec • Cincinnati, OH • 1d ago

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KFI Engineers, P.C. • Cincinnati, OH • 1d ago

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Belcan • Hebron, KY • 1d ago

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