2024 Electrical Engineering Field Supervisor Trainee (entry level)

Supervisors in the Communications and Signals department play a key role within our railroad operations team. Similar to how cars interact with traffic lights, trains operate using signals along the railway that convey movement information. Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of these signals and their related equipment. To accomplish this, a supervisor manages a team of employees across their territory that can span over 100 miles and include one or more rail yards. 

Additionally, supervisors ensure other electrical railroad equipment such as railroad crossing gates, train defect detectors, equipment identification systems, and other railroad equipment is installed, inspected, and maintained. A supervisor will be responsible for a team ranging from roughly 8-15 technicians to carry out this work in a 24/7 environment.
 
Training Program:
The trainee program is about 44-52 -weeks in length providing leadership training and technical growth opportunities to prepare trainees to assume the duties of a C&S supervisor upon completion of the program. During the training you will spend time throughout that period at our training center in McDonough, GA where you will take courses and have various testing that must be passed to continue with training. Additionally, through on-the-job training, trainees will learn to speak the language of the railroad, including full knowledge of railroad signaling, and how to install, operate, and perform required inspections on our unique systems. Trainees will be expected to travel during the program, have availability outside of normal business hours, and have flexibility with their schedule to support our 24/7 operation.

Check out this video to see A Day in the Life of a C&S Supervisor

Work Environment
•    Environment: Outdoor/Field
•    Shift Work: Yes
•    On-Call: Yes
•    Weekend Work: Yes
•    Travel Required: Extensive Travel for some positions and/or Relocation (Relocation Benefits provided)
•    Must be able to work outside and be on your feet daily
•    NS runs in 22 states in the Eastern US. Locations are based in several states and will be assigned during the hiring process.   

Compensation
Trainee salary is $92,000/USD and steps up to $99,000/USD at the completion of your 1-year training program. Our compensation package also includes Railroad Retirement, supervisor Pension Program, 401k match, health benefits, and more.
 

Projected Career Path:
•    C&S Supervisor I - C&S Supervisor II - Regional Manager - Division Director - Senior Director