Field Engineering Intern - Summer 2024

As a Field Engineering Intern, you will work alongside MW&S (Maintenance of Way and Structures) field crews, 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.

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

• Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network for the duration of the internship (Not always required)
• 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.
• Must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily.
• Work between the hours of 6 AM to 4 PM Monday - Friday plus any additional hours as required, including occasional overnight travel.
• 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.
• Interns who do relocate for an internship, will qualify for a bi-monthly housing stipend of $425.

• Other relevant degrees are considered.
• Preferred Degree Paths: Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Management, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biosystems Engineering
• 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

• Graduate Student - $5,126/month
• Interns who do relocate for an internship, will qualify for a bi-monthly housing stipend of $425.
• Sophomore (28 to 59 credits) - $3,768/month
• Freshman (27 or fewer credits) - $3,430/month
• Senior (90 or more credits) - $4,347/month
• Salary is based on your upcoming school year’s classification.
• Junior (60 to 89 credits) - $4,107/month