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Engineering PTC (Positive Train Control) Internship (Paid)

CSX
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Jacksonville, FL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • CSX is offering a 10-week summer internship program starting on May 24, 2027, focused on Operations within the Positive Train Control (PTC) team.
  • Candidates must be undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a preference for those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • The internship provides hands-on experience through collaboration with senior leadership, working on meaningful projects, and includes optional housing for eligible interns.
  • Compensation is competitive, with an hourly pay structure and potential travel requirements of up to 5%.
  • Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as familiarity with programming languages like Python or Java.

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.


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.



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