Electrical Engineering Management Trainee (Various Locations)

Norfolk Southern Corp. • Susquehanna Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a transformative 40-52+ week trainee program designed to develop your leadership skills and technical expertise, preparing you for the role of a C&S Supervisor. You will build strong relationships with current C&S supervisors, learn effective leadership techniques to manage teams of 8-15 technicians, gain hands-on experience in railroad signaling, installation, operation, and inspection. You will also travel, work outside of normal business hours, and adapt to a flexible schedule to support our 24/7 operations. At Norfolk Southern, our Communications and Signals (C&S) department is essential to our railroad operations. Much like traffic lights manage road traffic, our signals ensure safe and efficient train movements. Our C&S department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of these signals and related equipment, including railroad crossing gates, train defect detectors, and equipment identification systems.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Wireless Engineering, or RF Engineering.
• Military leadership experience is highly valued.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your job location.
• Completion and passing of certification requirements are mandatory. Failure to complete pass all required tests will result in dismissal from the program.
• All new hires for this safety-critical position must complete a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug tests are also required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-15 union technicians with humility and trust.
• Demonstrate strong electrical operating capabilities.
• Make informed decisions to achieve exceptional results.
• Troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Communicate and collaborate efficiently.
• Possess knowledge of radio technology.
• Be willing to relocate and/or travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of $92,000, with a promotion to $99,000 upon completion of the training program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including railroad retirement, pension, 401k match, health benefits, vacation, and a relocation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree