Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)

Job Description

What You'll Experience:

• 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
• Summer Work Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
• Potential for Co-op extension following the summer internship. While on-site reporting is preferred for a Co-op, remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the student's location.
• Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the summer program (May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027). 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:

• Review, design and implement analytics platform to monitor mechanical car reliability, repair and production
• Partners with multiple departments (Facilities, Mechanical Car/Locomotive and Transportation) to support the CSX Network while also providing reliable mechanical equipment.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities assigned by Manager.
  
  
  

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)
• Prior internship experience
  
  
  

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 combined 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.

About Us

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.