Lane Jemison

About Lane Jemison

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Auburn University with a minor in Naval Sciences and a strong foundation in hands-on, operational, and team-driven environments. My background spans customer-facing roles in food, retail and transportation, where I developed core strengths in communication, teamwork, and service, as well as technical internships across multiple industries in materials testing, federal watershed programs, and quality-focused field operations. I, recently, accepted a position by Norfolk Southern Corporation as a Field Engineering Management Trainee of the Maintenance of Way & Structure (MWS) team within the Engineering Department. This leadership development role within the railroad engineering department oversees maintenance and inspection of bridges and structural rail infrastructure. Additionally, I am learning to manage field crews, coordinate live-track work windows, conduct structural inspections, and execute repair and capital improvement projects while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in a 24/7 operating environment.This particularly motivates me because of the front-line leadership, infrastructure reliability, and operational excellence in large-scale transportation system.

Experience

1. Field Engineering Management Trainee

   Norfolk Southern

   Jan 2026 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Responsibilities include- Supervise and coordinate field crews performing structural maintenance and repair on rail infrastructure- Conduct bridge and structural inspections to ensure compliance with FRA regulations and company engineering standards- Plan and execute infrastructure projects including repairs, capital improvements, and preventative maintenance- Manage job briefings, safety planning, and on-site risk mitigation in a 24/7 operating environment- Analyze defects, prioritize repairs, and develop work plans minimizing service disruption to rail operations- Interpret engineering drawings, track charts, and structural inspection reports- Monitor productivity, material usage, and project timelines in live operations territory- Coordinate with dispatching, transportation, and mechanical departments to secure track time- Enforce OSHA and FRA safety standards and conduct safety briefings- Respond to service interruptions, emergency repairs, and weather-related infrastructure events

Education

• Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• Alabama School of Barbering

  Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

• JAMES CLEMENS HIGH SCHOOL

  High School Diploma