Field Engineering Leadership Trainee

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Benefits Provided

Job summary

Norfolk Southern in Cincinnati, OH offers a Field Engineering Trainee program in Maintenance of Way. Trainees study track inspection, construction, and maintenance under seasoned supervisors and progress to manage track maintenance teams after completion of a six-month training period.

Post-training responsibilities include overseeing inspections, scheduling defect remediation, and leading field teams over a broad territory, with extensive travel and relocation supported as needed.

Qualifications

• Preferred BS degree in engineering; other degrees considered.
• Preferred majors: Civil, Mining, Construction Mgmt, General Eng, Mechanical, Industrial, Biosystems, Management.
• In lieu of degree: 4+ years leadership/industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead track maintenance teams and oversee inspections.
• Schedule and execute defect remediation.
• Operate within a field supervision role across extensive travel and relocation as required.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor work

Self-starter

Leading from the Front

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BS)

Civil Engineering

Mining Engineering

Construction Management

Manufacturing/Industrial experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Norfolk Southern in Cincinnati, OH offers a Field Engineering Trainee program in Maintenance of Way. Trainees study track inspection, construction, and maintenance under seasoned supervisors and progress to manage track maintenance teams after completion of a six-month training period.

Post-training responsibilities include overseeing inspections, scheduling defect remediation, and leading field teams over a broad territory, with extensive travel and relocation supported as needed.