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Job Description
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.
This position will identify, analyze, forecast, and manage material flow for the Engineering department. It will also analyze system production and capital planning information in order to provide break even analysis in track welding, statistical analysis of and study of best size fit teams etc. This program is a paid 10-week internship and will be based in Jacksonville, FL.
Internship Details:
- This is a 10-Week Summer Internship Program starting on May 24, 2027, and ending July 30, 2027
- 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 10% 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:
- Update and create engineering drawings in Microstation
- Process data to make track renewal/planning decisions
- Assist in technology refresh for Track Capital planning software
- Field Study - Site visits and evaluation of production teams
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Engineering Bachelor’s degree in progress through an accredited institution or related major field of study
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Major or Concentration in Engineering (Civil, Industrial, etc.), or a related major field of study
- Anticipated graduation within a year after the end of the internship
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory standards
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences
- Computer-aided design (CAD) skills such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Data analytics ability
- Written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, PowerBi); Strong Microsoft Excel ability
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to independently manage assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively and build working relationships at all levels of an organization
- Python, SQL knowledge preferred
Job Requirements:
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non- standard workweek)
- Work outside in all weather conditions
- Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, safety vest, and safety glasses
- Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences
- Work within established deadlines
- Willing and able to work different shifts as assigned in a 24/7 operation (including weekends and holidays)
- Successfully complete a background check and drug test
Environmental Conditions
- Work in an office environment
- 10% Travel
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.
About Us
CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.
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. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
Closing Statement
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.
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.
