Field Communications and Signals Intern (Electrical Engineers)- Summer 2025- Various Locations

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Summer 2025 Field Communications and Signals Intern (Electrical Engineers)

 

As a Field Communications and Signals (C&S) Intern at NS, you will be given real-life, meaningful assignments that will put your skills and education into practice. You will assist field officers and staff on a variety of projects, providing you with a glimpse of what it's like to be a full-time field supervisor with NS.

 

Primary Duties:

• Assisting with testing and maintenance of C&S facilities
• Installation and commissioning of C&S equipment and systems
• Accuracy verification of databases used in hump yards and train dispatching systems
• Revisions to electronic drawings and schematics
• Deployment of new technology
• Other duties as assigned

This short video provides insight to the day in the life our our C&S team. 

 

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

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

 

Work Environment:

• Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network for the duration of the internship. Housing stipend will be provided to those who apply.
  • Previous work locations include, Roanoke, VA, Toledo, OH, Bellevue, OH, Harrisburg, PA, Cincinnati, OH, Atlanta, GA, Macon, Chattanooga, TN, and Birmingham, AL. These locations are not guaranteed. Your input on location will be considered, but not guaranteed.
• Typical work hours are between 6 AM to 4 PM Monday - Friday, plus any additional hours as required, including occasional overnight travel. On call work is required at time throughout the summer.
• Interns may also travel with a supervisor to field locations to ensure adherence to corporate and departmental standards and procedures.
• Must be able to work outside and be on your fe