2026 Field Communications and Signals Intern (Various Locations)

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2026 Field Communications and Signals Intern (Various Locations)
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**Date:** Oct 9, 2025

**Location:** Birmingham, AL, US, 35210Macon, GA, US, 31206Huntsville, AL, US, 35801Charlotte, NC, US, 28206Cincinnati, OH, US, 45227N Kansas City, MO, US, 64116Harrisburg, PA, US, 17111Greensboro, NC, US, 27407Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406Elkhart, IN, US, 46517Roanoke, VA, US, 24016Detroit, MI, US, 48209Conway, PA, US, 15027Bellevue, OH, US, 44811Cresson, PA, US, 16630Atlanta, GA, US, 30318Knoxville, TN, US, 37924

**Company:** Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 39111: 2026 C&S Intern

**_Please note, applying for a position outside of your department will require a departmental release._**

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**Summer 2026 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

Check out this video to learn more about the day-to-day duties in our C&S Department.

**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 feet daily.
+ This is a leadership position that works closely with our union workforce.

**Education/Experience:**

+ Pursuing a Bachelor’s / master’s degree
+ Preferred Degree Paths: Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering Technology

**Additional Information** :

+ All new hires for this safety critical position must complete a pre-employment medical exam including a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment.
+ You must have reliable transportation to and from your job location.

**Compensation**

*Compensation is based upon your Fall 2026 class standing

+ **Freshman (≤27 credits):** $4,058/month
+ **Sophomore (28–59 credits):** $4,550/month
+ **Junior (60–89 credits):** $4,776/month
+ **Senior (≥90 credits):** $5,176/month
+ **Graduate Student:** $6,000/month
+ **Housing stipend:** $850/month (for qualifying interns, this stipend is taxed)

**Approximate Internship Timeline**

+ **Week 1** : Internship begins around May 20, 2026, in McDonough, GA for training
+ **Weeks 2-10:** Work at your assigned internship location
+ **Week 11** : Internship Closeout event location TBD

**Other Pay/Benefit**

+ Pay one-time roundtrip mileage for out-of-area students.
+ $425 bi-monthly housing stipend for out-of-area students (not prorated; note this stipend will be taxed).

**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.

By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.

We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued.

As such, 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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