Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026, 4-8months)

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)  

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2026 – August or December 2026 (4-8months) 

Vacancy: 1

Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3 

Work hours/week: 40 

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly 

Stations on Your Journey:        

Welcome and Onboarding Station    

• Intern Orientation    

• Online Onboarding Curriculum  

• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance   

Hands-On Work Station   

• Real-world projects with top industry talent  

• Paid internship + paid vacation  

• Hybrid work model   

• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future 

Networking Station        

• “Ask Me Anything” with the Executive Committee     

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)   

• Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events 

• Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony 

• Company Social Events:   Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc. 

About This Opportunity 

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Hardware Engineering team at Hitachi Rail in Toronto. The successful candidate will support hardware design and prototyping activities, as well as documentation release.

In this role, you’ll gain exposure to the processes involved in developing products within an engineering environment, which will greatly enhance your understanding of our hardware products and how they are applied in electrical designs.

Key Accountabilities   

• Assist with the design of Vehicle On-board Controllers

• Help with the design and prototyping of the test setups used for the Qualification of hardware products

• Become familiar and use the company process

• Assist our team with the release of the Engineering documentation

• Create, review, and verify hardware requirements

Key Requirements

• Currently working towards an Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent degree

• Possess good written and oral communication skills, familiarity with project work environment

• Knowledge of electrical components (Transistor, Resistor, Capacitor, Zener Diode, Rectifier Diode, Digital Logic, LED, etc.) and basic circuits

• Ability to work independently and multi-task

• Ability to conceptually grasp the “big picture” and apply critical thinking to resolve issues

• Attention to detail and curiosity to understand the criticality of activities

• The ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship is essential. At least 2 days a week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Co-op student available for an 4 or 8 month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.

• Previous coop work experience in the rail industry is an asset. Relevant school projects may be considered.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?   

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Line Status: Open until filled 

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people. 

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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