Field Engineering Management Trainee

About the Role

Field Engineering Trainees in Norfolk Southern’s Maintenance of Way department play a vital role in the operations team. Trainees will train under current supervisors responsible for managing teams of unionized employees. The role directly oversees the inspections, repair, and maintenance of railroad tracks and bridges.

The Trainee Program

• An extensive new hire trainee program will educate you on the intricacies of working on the railroad.
• During training, you will learn about train and track dynamics, track inspection, construction, and maintenance operations.
• Upon successful completion of the six-month training program, you will manage track maintenance employees and be directly involved in track inspections and defect remediation scheduling and execution.
• Supervisors are responsible for managing a territory spanning dozens of miles that can include one or more rail terminals supporting a 24/7 operation.

What Makes a Successful Trainee

• Looking for a career in field supervision, not a desk job.
• Willingness to work hands-on and outdoors among the elements, day or night.
• A self-starter who can work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to lead a team by example, referred to as “Leading from the Front!”.
• Ability to plan, manage, and adapt on the fly.
• Ability to build effective and responsive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Understanding that the only way to work is SAFELY.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee inspections, repair, and maintenance of railroad tracks and bridges.
• Manage track maintenance employees.
• Involved in track inspections and defect remediation scheduling and execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Outdoor/Field work environment.
• Shift Work: Yes.
• On-Call: Yes.
• Weekend Work: Yes.
• Extensive Travel for some positions and/or Relocation (Relocation Benefits provided).
• Potential Training Locations: 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.

Qualifications

• 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, Biosystems Engineering, Management.
• Other Relevant Majors considered.
• In lieu of a degree: 4+ years of leadership and industrial experience (e.g., military, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, production environments, or other leadership roles).

Compensation

• Trainee salary: $83,000/USD.
• Steps up to $88,000/USD at the completion of your six-month training program.