Full-Time
Industrial Development Intern
Business Intelligence and Data Entry, Summer 2026
Posted on 11/15/2025
Norfolk Southern
5,001-10,000 employees
Rail freight transportation across eastern U.S.
Compensation Overview
$20.41 - $25.06/hr
Atlanta, GA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid on-site requirement at NS Headquarters; location is Atlanta, GA.
 Clerical & Data Entry (1) |
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- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with database management tools and PowerBI are a plus.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to compile and synthesize data from various sources.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- CNS Data Management Support: Assist in updating and maintaining the CRM (CNS) platform.
- CNS Data Management Support: Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entries to support effective customer communication.
- Site Strategy Support: Conduct research on potential industrial sites, gathering data to support site selection and marketing efforts.
- Site Strategy Support: Update and manage REDI Sites data, ensuring it aligns with market trends and company objectives.
- Site Selection Consultant Database Management: Perform regular updates and data integrity checks on the Consultant Database.
- Site Selection Consultant Database Management: Support the tracking and management of relationships with external consultants.
- International Business Development Research: Conduct desktop research on international markets, identifying potential business opportunities and partners.
- International Business Development Research: Compile and analyze data to support strategic decision-making in international business development.
- General Support of Industrial Development Activities: Presentation support, analytics support, etc.
Norfolk Southern operates a large U.S. rail network with about 19,500 route miles across 22 eastern states and the District of Columbia, moving coal, automotive, industrial products, and other freight. Its trains serve major eastern container ports and connect with other rail carriers to enable intermodal shipments across the network. Revenue comes from charging customers to move goods, with rates based on haul distance, weight, commodity, and demand. The company differentiates itself through its extensive eastern footprint, port access, and carrier connections, serving a diverse customer base focused on coal, automotive, and industrial shipments, with a goal of delivering reliable and efficient freight transportation and logistics that support customers’ supply chains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norfolk, Virginia
Founded
1880
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Facilitated 60 projects generating $7.7B investment in 2025.
- 15 sites earned REDI designation for rail-dependent businesses.
- Plans $5.6B capital plus $2.1B integration investments.
What critics are saying
- CSX-BNSF alliance cuts container volume 7%, drops Q4 income 17%.
- DOJ probe blocks acquisition synergies from market concentration.
- CN STB motion halts UP merger over incomplete competitive data.
What makes Norfolk Southern unique
- Operates 19,500-mile rail network across 22 eastern states and DC.
- Leads intermodal containers in eastern North America.
- Serves every major eastern US container port.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company News
Norfolk Southern shares have gained 13.1% to $311.61 over six months, outperforming the S&P 500 by 7.5%. However, concerns remain about the railway company's long-term performance. The company's revenue grew at just 4.5% annually over the past five years, falling short of industrial sector benchmarks. Operating margin declined by 4.1 percentage points during this period, raising questions about expense management despite revenue growth. Free cash flow margin also dropped 8.4 percentage points over five years, potentially signalling increasing capital intensity. Despite recent momentum, Norfolk Southern's trailing 12-month operating margin of 35.8% and free cash flow margin of 18.1% suggest profitability challenges. Trading at 26.3× forward price-to-earnings, the stock appears fully valued.
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Norfolk Southern facilitated over 60 development projects in 2025, generating $7.7 billion in investment for facilities served by its rail network across the Southeast and Midwest. The projects spanned metals, paper, aggregates and automotive sectors, including Alabama's biotech sector and a new South Carolina automotive plant. The company enhanced its industrial site portfolio, with 15 locations receiving REDI Sites designation to expedite site selection for rail-dependent businesses. Norfolk Southern adopted a strategic real estate approach, selling non-core assets whilst acquiring sites near emerging industrial clusters and port gateways. The railway has proposed merging with Union Pacific to create a coast-to-coast freight service. Norfolk Southern plans $5.6 billion in capital investment plus $2.1 billion for integration to strengthen network capacity and accelerate economic growth.
Norfolk Southern reported a 17% decline in quarterly operating income to $937 million as heightened intermodal competition drove a 7% drop in container volume. The railroad lost business to rival CSX, which launched an intermodal alliance with BNSF Railway last summer, resulting in a 4% overall traffic decline. Revenue fell 2% to $3 billion, whilst earnings per share decreased 11% to $2.87. The operating ratio rose to 68.5% from 62.6% a year earlier. However, merchandise and coal traffic each gained 1%. Chief Executive Mark George said the company would "fight like hell for quality revenue" and cited new interline services with Union Pacific and double-stack service to New England as competitive responses. Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific plan to file a revised merger application in March.
Norfolk Southern, a freight transportation company, will report its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday before market open. Analysts expect revenue to be flat year-on-year at $3.01 billion, whilst adjusted earnings are projected at $2.76 per share. Last quarter, the company met revenue expectations with $3.10 billion, up 1.7% year-on-year, beating analysts' sales volume and adjusted operating income estimates. However, Norfolk Southern has missed Wall Street's revenue forecasts six times over the past two years. Peers have shown mixed results, with Union Pacific meeting expectations and CSX falling short by 0.9%. Transportation and logistics stocks have risen 9.3% on average over the last month, whilst Norfolk Southern is down 1.1%. Analysts have set an average price target of $310.63 versus the current share price of $287.50.