2026 Field Electrical Engineering Management Trainee (Various Locations)

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.

Note

Please note, applying for a position outside of your department will require a departmental release.

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.

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Join Us

Join us at Norfolk Southern and drive your career forward in a role that blends leadership with cutting-edge technology. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in railroad operations.

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE : NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. We value diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, recognizing that everyone contributes to a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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