2025 Field Electrical Engineering Management Trainee (Various Locations)

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Location:

• Dynamic opportunities across our 22-state network in the Eastern US.
• Relocation is a key part of your career journey.

 

Anticipated Start Date: July 2025

 

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary of $92,000, with a promotion to $99,000 upon completion of the training program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including railroad retirement, pension, 401k match, health benefits, vacation, and a relocation package.

 

Work Environment:

• Outdoor/field work.
• On-call, weekend, and holiday work is required.

 

Overview: At Norfolk Southern, our Communications and Signals (C&S) department is essential to our railroad operations. Much like traffic lights manage road traffic, our signals ensure safe and efficient train movements. Our C&S department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of these signals and related equipment, including railroad crossing gates, train defect detectors, and equipment identification systems. Check out this short video to see a day in the life of a Norfolk Southern C&S Leadership Trainee.

 

Job Description: Embark on a transformative 40-52+ week trainee program designed to develop your leadership skills and technical expertise, preparing you for the role of a C&S Supervisor. You will:

• Build strong relationships with current C&S supervisors.
• Learn effective leadership techniques to manage teams of 8-15 technicians.
• Gain hands-on experience in railroad signaling, installation, operation, and inspection.
• Travel, work outside of normal business hours, and adapt to a flexible schedule to support our 24/7 operations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 8-15 union technicians with humility and trust.
• Demonstrate strong electrical operating capabilities.
• Make informed decisions to achieve exceptional results.
• Troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Communicate and collaborate efficiently.
• Possess knowledge of radio technology.
• Be willing to relocate and/or travel as needed.

 

Education and Skills:

• Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or RF Engineering.