Field Engineering Trainee 2025, Various Locations

Field Engineering Management Trainee

Job Description

Field Engineering Trainees in Norfolk Southern’s Maintenance of Way department play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our railroad operations. Our robust new hire trainee program prepares you to manage the inspection, repair, and maintenance of railroad infrastructure. Trainees will lead teams of unionized employees in hands-on, field-oriented tasks.

As a Field Engineering Trainee, you will undergo extensive training under experienced supervisors. This training will cover various aspects of railroad operations, including train and track dynamics, track inspection, and construction and maintenance operations. After completing the training program, you will be equipped to inspect railroad tracks, address defects, and manage maintenance teams responsible for tasks such as rail and track component replacements, crosstie replacement, and bridge maintenance. Supervisors manage territories that span dozens of miles and support 24/7 operations.

 

Location

• Various training locations across our 22-state network.
• Must be willing to relocate for this initial training and future job placements.

 

Benefits

• Starting salary of $82,000, increasing to $88,000 upon program completion
• Comprehensive health benefits that become effective Day 1 of employment
• Supervisor Pension Program
• 401k match
• Railroad Retirement

 

Work Environment

• Outdoor/Field-based position working in all weather conditions
• Shift work, on-call, and weekend work required
• Extensive travel and relocation during employment
• Must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily

 

Duties

• Inspect railroad tracks, remediate defects, ensure safety compliance
• Manage maintenance employees, including rail gangs, tie gangs, and bridge and structures gangs
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities on a territory that may include one or more rail terminals

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Biosystems Engineering
• Other relevant majors considered
• In lieu of a degree, 4+ years of leadership and industrial experience (e.g., military, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, production environments)

 

Training

• Comprehensive training program provides education on train and track dynamics, track inspection, construction, and maintenance operations.

 

Key Indicators of Success for this role:

• Individuals who understand the only way we work is SAFELY.
• Must be willing to relocate for training and future job placements.