Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern
Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30318 Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 Birmingham, AL, US, 35210 Decatur, IL, US, 62521 Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 Conway, PA, US, 15027 Chicago, IL, US, 60609 Elkhart, IN, US, 46517 Altoona, PA, US, 16601 Enola, PA, US, 17025 Chattanooga, TN, US, 37403 Norfolk, VA, US, 23508 Roanoke, VA, US, 24013-1042
Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.
Requisition 39049: Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Job Description
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This internship is available in the following locations: Altoona-PA, Birmingham-AL, Chattanooga-TN, Elkhart-IN, Atlanta-GA, Enola-PA, Bellevue-Oh, Conway, PA, Decatur, IL, Chicago, IL, Roanoke, VA, Norfolk, VA, Staff- HQ ATL
A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Intern
As an intern working with the Mechanical team, you will gain real life work experience during your college academic career. You will develop skills related to managing hourly employees that maintain, repair, and overhaul our extensive fleet of rail cars and locomotives. Interns will be placed by the department in one of three settings – locomotive shop, car shop, or office. You will become familiar with the compliance standards of NS, the Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration. You will also be a part of various process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be an amazing start to your Norfolk Southern career.
What Makes a Successful Intern?
- Must have knowledge and operational skills in AutoCAD combined with literacy of some computer software applications
- Knowledge of Windows, Access, Excel, and Word is preferred
- Willing to study reference material to resolve problems, make suggestions for improvements, and design projects is imperative to your success in this program
- General hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment is preferred
Education/Experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree
- Preferred Degree Paths: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
- At least a 2.7 GPA overall and a 3.0 GPA in major
Other Pay/Benefits:
- Pay one time roundtrip mileage for out of area students.
- Bi-monthly housing stipend for out of area students (Not prorated)
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
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