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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: Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer 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. Students must commit to at least two alternating semesters to be considered for the co-op position.
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: | Norfolk Southern - Norfolk, VA |
| Work Period: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Hours: | Monday through Friday; generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Reports To: | Intermodal Systems Managers |
Description: Co-op will support the information needs of the Intermodal department. This will include developing and supporting databases, queries, reports, and spreadsheets in response to user requests; researching programmed solutions and developing appropriate technical documentation; providing administrative and maintenance support for end-user query tools; assisting with software and equipment inventory; coordinating user support with PC/LAN group.
Skills: Student must be knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Windows, Office 97 Professional, and Office 2000 Professional; should be familiar with a variety of query and report tools to allow data distribution to a user and customer base; should have a basic understanding of relational database concepts; should have ability to write SQL statements; must be personable and demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills; must be self-disciplined, detail-oriented, and be committed to delivery of quality products and services. Experience with MS Access programming and MS SQL Server desirable.
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 “Intermodal Systems Co-op” in the subject line.
Norfolk Southern is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.