About the role#
Hitachi Rail is seeking a Signalling Design Intern for an 8- to 12-month term starting in January 2027. You will support the systems engineering team in the design and data collection process for metro and light rail signaling systems. This role involves working within a safety-critical environment to ensure designs meet all functional, performance, and operational requirements.
What you'll do#
- Develop, implement, and maintain scripts and tools to support daily systems engineering activities.
- Perform technical and engineering analysis for systems design.
- Import contract requirements and documentation into IBM Rational DOORS.
- Trace customer contract requirements to system-level and lower-level requirements.
- Prepare configuration management and customer delivery documentation.
- Create or modify train control system and subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements, and design descriptions.
- Report work progress and provide estimates to complete assigned tasks.
- Promote a safety culture where product safety is a priority.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Completed the second or third year of an undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in a master's program.
- Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills with an excellent command of English.
- Familiarity with a project work environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic software or scripting knowledge.
- Availability for a 40-hour work week in a hybrid setting, with at least one additional academic term remaining after the internship.
- Knowledge of rail signaling, CBTC, and specification-driven systems design is preferred.
- Previous internship experience in system design or the rail industry is an asset, though relevant school projects will be considered.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires at least 2 days per week in the office).
- Term: Winter 2027 (8 or 12 months).
- Position: Full-time, paid internship.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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