Digital & Tech Operations Research Intern - Spring 2026 at Norfolk Southern

Wayne State University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Access to training and development resources

Opportunity to network across departments

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is looking for a Digital & Tech Operations Research Intern for Spring 2026. In this hybrid role, you will assist in building optimization models and develop decision support software. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant advanced degree program and demonstrate skills in decision support systems and programming. This internship offers valuable mentorship and networking opportunities that align with your academic and career goals. The position runs for 12 weeks, with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Advance degree in relevant technical field required.
• Active enrollment as a student from January through April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building optimization models and data analyses.
• Work on development of decision support software.

Skills

Developing decision support systems

Programming (Python, Java, C/C++)

Statistical analysis (R, MS Excel)

Database programming (SQL, NoSQL)

Experience with optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX)

Machine learning

Simulation (AnyLogic, ARENA)

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in operations research, industrial engineering, or related fields

Job description

Digital & Tech Operations Research Intern - Spring 2026

A Day in the Life of an Operations Research Intern

As an intern work within the Operations Research department, you’ll gain real life experience during your college academic career. You will develop skills related to building optimization models, enhancing existing mathematical models, and conducting data analyses. You’ll gain railroad business knowledge for general service design principles, scheduling, and algorithms.

As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience:

• Hands-on Experience: engage in meaningful projects that align with your academic and career goals.
• Mentorship: benefit from guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in your department.
• Professionally Network: connect with professionals across various departments, building valuable relationships for your future career.
• Learning Opportunities: access training and development resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Inclusive Environment: join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building new optimization models, enhancing the existing mathematical models, and conducting data analyses.
• Work on development of decision support software (DSS) to improve asset utilization and to reduce operating cost.

Education Required

• Advanced degree, e.g., Ph.D. or M.S. in operations research, industrial engineering, information systems, mathematics, statistics, or other science and engineering fields.
• Active enrolled student during the months of January through April 2026.

Skills Required

• 1+ year experience in developing decision support systems using operations research models.

Skills Preferred

• Gurobi, CPLEX, or other optimization solvers.
• One or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Statistical analysis tool such as R or MS Excel.
• Database programming languages such as SQL or NoSQL.
• Machine learning, neural network, and deep learning.
• Simulation with AnyLogic or ARENA.

Work Conditions

Location: Atlanta, GA
Environment: Hybrid (three days in office; two days remote)
Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9AM -5PM