Design Engineer - Atlanta, GA

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30308

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

Requisition 39997: B3 Design Engineer - Atlanta, GA 

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• FRA Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Medical Screening
• Background Check

Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail.  As part of Norfolk Southern, you’ll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Develops comprehensive civil engineering designs for the construction, reconfiguration, and maintenance of railway oriented facilities.

Principal Duties:

• Produces complete engineering packages to include: conceptual plans and budget estimates, site surveying, development of detailed construction drawings, preparation of project specifications, and submittal of permit documents.
• Solves problems related to site selection, facility configuration, track layouts, zoning, permitting, and budget constraints.
• Works closely with both external and internal customers to determine the type of facilities which are desired, and then incorporates input from other involved departments to create an efficient final design.
• Employs effective verbal communication and public speaking skills in meeting with and discussing projects with the Company's internal and external customers or Governmental permitting agencies.
• Performs surveys and prepares drawings utilizing CADD design applications.
• Desire to become an EIT/FE and Professional Engineer is required.

Job Related Experience:

• Minimum Level: Not specified
• Preferred Level: Not specified

Education:

• Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (BS)

Preferred Majors:

• Engineering
• Engineering - Civil Engineering

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None listed

Preferred:

• Engineer in Training Certificate
• Professional Engineer License

Technical Skills:

• Computer Aided Design
• MS Access/Database Development
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Powerpoint/Presentations
• MS Project

Skills and Abilities:

• Analyzing Problems
• Communication Skills
• Thoroughness

Career Path / Predecessor Jobs:

• Engineer Technician
• Engineering Management Trainee
• Track Supervisor

Future Jobs:

• Senior Design Engineer
• Senior Const Engineer
• Engineer Real Estate or Planning

Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Shift Work: No

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: No

Travel Required: 6 - 10 Days per Month,

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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• How We Operate
• Company Overview

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• Our Rail Network
• AccessNS Login
• Intermodal Terminals & Schedules
• Terms & Conditions
• Customer Alerts

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• Tell Us About Your Project

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• Mobile Applications
• Manage Email Communications

@2023 Norfolk Southern Corp.

650 W. Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308