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CSX

Rail-based freight transportation and intermodal services

Engineering Positive Train Control Intern

Summer 2027Updated on 10/23/2026Deadline 12/1/26
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Jacksonville, FL, USA
In PersonOn-site at CSX headquarters in Jacksonville; up to 5% travel.
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics

About the job

Requirements
  • 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.
  • Pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in 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 communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have time management skills.
  • Have effective analytical, organizational, prioritization, written communication, and oral communication skills.
  • Have experience with programming languages such as Python or Java.
  • Have Microsoft Office skills.
  • Work hours may vary in length and schedule and may include a non-standard workweek.
  • Work at elevated heights at times.
  • Successfully complete a background check and drug test.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with PTC teams to prepare and organize submissions to the Federal Railroad Administration.
  • 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 Federal Railroad Administration regulations, guidance, and industry standards affecting PTC.
  • Collaborate with PTC teams on the development of recurring reports.
  • Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by management.
  • Work in an office environment.
  • Travel up to an estimated 5%.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Have an anticipated graduation date within a year after the end of the internship.

About the company

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CSX

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CSX operates a large rail-based freight network in the Eastern United States and Canada, moving coal, chemicals, automotive parts, and consumer goods. It also provides intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services to offer end-to-end logistics solutions. Revenue comes from charging for freight transportation based on the volume and type of goods moved. Its goal is to move goods efficiently and reliably by coordinating rail, intermodal, and transload services to keep supply chains flowing.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Jacksonville, Florida

Founded

1827

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What believers are saying

  • CSX posted $3.94 billion revenue and 38.3% margin in Q2 2026.
  • Double-stack Baltimore service started June 18, 2026, unlocking 125,000 annual intermodal loads.
  • Q2 2026 volume rose 6%, with intermodal growth outperforming merchandise and coal.

What critics are saying

  • BMWED says CSX will furlough 1,062 workers by February 2027, degrading maintenance coverage.
  • FRA docket FRA-2026-1684 shows CSX pushing weaker locomotive inspections, inviting safety backlash.
  • Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern consolidation threatens CSX's network power and customer pricing by 2027.

What makes CSX unique

  • CSX owns the densest Eastern U.S. rail network, leveraging Baltimore-to-Florida corridors.
  • Howard Street Tunnel opened June 2026, enabling double-stack intermodal across the East Coast.
  • Queensgate Yard added 42 powered switches in September 2026, boosting safety and throughput.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 23rd, 2026
CSX shares jump 7.2% as Q3 revenue rises 12% to $4.02B, beating estimates

CSX shares jumped 7.2% in afternoon trading after the freight rail company reported third-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street expectations. Adjusted earnings per share rose 30%, topping analyst estimates of 53 cents by 7.4%. Revenue rose 12% to $4.02 billion, 1.8% above forecasts of $3.94 billion. Net earnings were $1.05 billion, or 57 cents per diluted share. Total volume grew 5%, led by a 7% gain in intermodal volume, and operating margin expanded 880 basis points to 39.1%. Free cash flow reached $1.03 billion. At $51.60, the stock is up 42.3% since the start of the year and near its 52-week high of $53.23.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
CSX beats forecasts with $1.05B Q3 profit on $4.02B revenue

CSX Corp. reported third-quarter profit of $1.05 billion on Wednesday, beating Wall Street expectations. The Jacksonville, Florida-based freight railroad earned 57 cents per share. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research had expected 52 cents. Revenue came in at $4.02 billion, above the $3.95 billion that six analysts forecast.

Associated Press
Oct 21st, 2026
CSX posts record $4.02B quarterly revenue, up 12%, as operating income jumps 44%

CSX Corp. reported record third quarter revenue of $4.02 billion, up 12% from a year earlier. Higher fuel surcharge revenue, volume, and pricing across merchandise, intermodal, and coal drove the gain. Operating income rose 44% to $1.57 billion, and net earnings were $1.05 billion, or $0.57 per diluted share. Compared with adjusted results for last year's quarter, which exclude a $164 million non-cash goodwill impairment, operating income rose 25% and earnings per share rose 30%. Total volume rose 5% to 1.69 million units, with intermodal up 7%. Operating margin expanded 880 basis points to 39.1%. "CSX delivered strong earnings growth in the third quarter as disciplined execution helped us move more freight, for more customers," said chief executive officer Steve Angel.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
CSX cuts 109 operations management jobs in engineering restructuring

CSX has cut 109 operations management positions as part of a restructuring of its engineering functions. The company said the changes aim to create a more effective operating structure and better align field support with the railroad's needs. Of the affected employees, 58 were offered new roles within operations and 51 were offered severance. About 75% of those offered severance have union seniority and may return to craft positions. The Jacksonville-based company laid off 166 management employees in January, about 5% of its non-union workforce at the time. The cuts come as chief operating officer Mike Cory announced his retirement. His duties will go to two current executives.

FreightWaves
Oct 21st, 2026
CSX eliminates more than 100 management positions.

CSX eliminates more than 100 management positions. Job cuts come ahead of Q3 earnings. · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 CSX has eliminated 109 operations management positions as part of a restructuring of its engineering functions. The organizational changes were first outlined this past spring, a CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) spokesman said in an email to FreightWaves. The cuts "are intended to establish a more effective operating structure and better align field support with the needs of the railroad, while maintaining the capabilities necessary to safely operate and maintain the network and serve our customers." Headquartered in Jacksonville, CSX in January CSX laid off 166 management employees, or about 5% of the non-union workforce at the time. CSX is releasing third quarter earnings today after the close of markets. Zacks consensus estimate expects revenue of $3.96 billion, up about 10.3% year over year. Earnings per share of $0.53 is up about 20.5% from last year's adjusted $0.44. The spokesman said 58 affected employees were offered new roles within operations and 51 were offered severance. Of those offered severance, 75% have union seniority and may return to craft positions, including roles in areas where CSX continues to have vacancies across the network. "We recognize the impact these decisions have on our colleagues and their families, and CSX is supporting affected employees through the transition," the spokesman said. The job cuts come as CSX Chief Operating Officer Mike Cory announced his retirement. His duties are being reassigned to two current executives. Read more articles by Stuart Chirls here. Read more: Upcoming FreightWaves Events Compliance Brokerage Compliance Symposium The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry. October 26, 2026 The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo - Chattanooga, TN F3 Awards Dinner The night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room. October 26, 2026 The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo - Chattanooga, TN FreightTech F3: Future of Freight Festival Industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals. October 27, 2026 - October 28, 2026 The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo - Chattanooga, TN