Engineering PTC (Positive Train Control) Internship (Paid)

What You'll Experience:

• 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027

• Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)

• Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.

• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay while gaining valuable professional experience.

• Professional Development Opportunities: Enhance your skills through executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with PTC teams to prepare and organize submissions to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Assist PTC teams with compiling and analyzing PTC performance data
• Identify trends, issues, or anomalies in PTC reporting data for management review
• Research and summarize FRA regulations, guidance and industry standards affecting PTC
• Collaborate with PTC teams on the development of recurring reports
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manage

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree: systems engineering, computer engineering, computer science, business administration, information technology, or law.
• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Must be 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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:

• Time management skills
• Effective analytical, organization, prioritization, and written and oral communication skills
• Experience with programming languages, such as Python or Java
• Microsoft Office skills

Job Requirements:

• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non- standard workweek)
• Work at elevated heights at times
• 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.