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Internship Summary:
CSX is a Fortune 250 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. The selected intern will contribute over a ten week immersion into Operations as experienced through CSX methods and culture. This individual will complete challenging real-world assignments, working hand in hand with leaders across the company to support its strategic messages and exposure to corporate leadership. This internship provides an opportunity for candidates to gain market experience at a dynamic, large-cap company while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.
Internship opportunity with the Bridges, Design & Construction team. The intern must have a passion for civil engineering, construction, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership.
Internship Details:
- This is a 10 Week Summer Internship Program starting on May 20, 2024 and ending July 26, 2024. (Location: CSX HQ or minimal hybrid/remote)
- CSX provides optional intern housing for the duration of the 10-week program, as long as the selected intern meets eligibility criteria
- Competitive hourly pay
- Up to 5% travel
- The Summer Internship Program will include:
- Cross-functional learning, Local Onsite Visits, Executive Networking Sessions and Lunch & Learns and more
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
- 25% – Finalize plan and create project proposal for senior level approval
- 20% – Collaborate with signal engineering team to design new processes to collect data and test WIUs
- 20% – Collaborate with Technology team to enhance wayside asset management system (WAMS) and wayside message tester (WMT) tools
- 15% – Analyze current processes and procedures used by the signal engineering and GIS PTC teams
- 15% – Review data collected vs current needs
- 5% – Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Candidate must be an undergraduate enrolled at an accredited college or university who is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Anticipated graduation within a year after the end of the internship
- Candidate must be an undergraduate enrolled at an accredited college or university who is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Railroad Industry knowledge
- Construction Industry knowledge
- CADD drafting skills
- Route Surveying skills & knowledge
Job Requirements:
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non- standard workweek)
- Work at elevated heights at times
- Wear protective equipment such as: hard hat, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, safety vest, and safety glasses
- Successfully complete a background check and drug test
Environmental Conditions
- Work in an office environment
- Up to 5% Travel estimated
Safety Commitment
- Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers, and the communities.
Company Profile
CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers across North America. Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiaries provide technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.
CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, one in which all individuals are valued, appreciated, included, respected and proud to be equal members of our team. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as our support for veterans and reservists. Take the next step and move your career forward with CSX.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .
Closing Statement
At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information.
CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
