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Norfolk Southern is a Fortune 300 transportation company specializing in freight railroading. Norfolk Southern Corporation, a Virginia –based holding company, has been in business for over 100 years and is the nation’s safest and most efficient railroad. NS has co-op opportunities for individuals with a desire for excellence.
Vision: Be the safest, most customer-focused and successful transportation company in the world
Prefer: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering candidates with at least a 2.8/4.0 GPA overall; 3.0/4.0 in major. No relocation, travel or living expenses are provided. Salary for this full-time position depends on class level at the time of employment.
All co-ops who are active employees on or after January 1, 2005, will be paid according to the following:
| Class Standing | Monthly Salary |
| Freshman | $1920 |
| Sophomore | $2125 |
| Junior | $2335 |
| Senior | $2545 |
| Graduate | $2835 |
| Location: | 99 Spring Street, SW – Atlanta, GA |
| Work Period: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Hours: | Monday through Friday; generally 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Reports To: | Communication Engineers |
Description: Student will assist in the day to day engineering tasks including, tracking, correcting and documenting Leased Telephone Circuit charges; drafting and revising Data Circuit diagrams; creating and modifying spreadsheet and databases to Communications' facilities networking equipment; and handling special projects related to equipment evaluation, installation and specifications development.
Skills: Candidate should possess strong computer skills, preferably versed in PC based CAD programs, database and spreadsheet applications used in Windows 3.1 & Windows95 environments. The student should also possess good verbal and written communications skills, as well as problem resolution skills.
How to apply: Interested students must be registered with their school's Co-Operative Education Program.
Students should email their resumes and cover letters to: careers@nscorp.com
Be sure to indicate “Communications and Signals Co-op” in the subject line.
Norfolk Southern is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.