• Intern, Fuel Systems Optimization

    CN (Homewood, IL)


    At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

     

    We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

     

    Intern, Fuel Systems Optimization

     

    This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

    Job Summary

    The Intern, Fuel Systems Optimization is responsible for working along with the Fuel Productivity team focused on being more productive with CN’s fuel utilization. The incumbent collaborates with the team to measure the impacts of CN's fuel-saving initiatives and identifies new opportunities for improvement using data generated by on-board locomotive systems.

    Major Responsibilities

    + Gain an understanding of available data

    + Review research to develop CN’s specific requirements

    + Interview stakeholders to add context

    + Analyze historical data to evaluate opportunities

    + Calculate costs and benefits

    + Develop and present actionable recommendation

    + Interview stakeholders to identify areas to investigate

    + Analyze historical data to uncover patterns or unexpected behaviour

    + Assess opportunity and detail required changes

    + Develop and present actionable recommendations

    Requirements

    + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects or similar tools, Python or R

    + Ability to create and modify Structured Query Language (SQL) queries

    + Strong ability for extracting insight from data

    Education

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or similar discipline

     

    About CN

     

    CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

     

    At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) , most inclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/inclusion) and sustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at **[email protected]** .

     

    As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

     

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