Engineering Standards Internship (Paid)

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.