Intern, Engineering Technology

CN Railway (Canadian National) • Homewood, IL

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About The Position

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Job Summary The Intern, Engineering Technology working for the Manager System Development will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the both the field of railway engineering and the technology supporting the daily tasks. The intern will support the manager in developing and implementing system requirements, supporting end users, and defining procedures that ensure optimal performance and compliance of CN's engineering technology. The intern will also collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to gain a rounded experience of railway engineering.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Applies critical thinking
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Demonstrates active listening
• Ability to work occasionally in the evening
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Construction Management, Computer science, Business or Information Technology with a minimum of 1 year completed in Quebec or 2 years completed in other Canadian provinces

Nice To Haves

• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

• Participate in the agile project management delivery for new requirements of the major engineering systems
• Define and test requirements identified by the business to facilitate capital planning decisions
• Prepare reports and presentations aimed to increase the usability of the system and help management make sound business decisions
• Participate in field inspections and audits of track infrastructure to learn about the potential rail conditions and gain practical experience
• Support the manager in conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions for rail failures and incidents
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders to share knowledge and feedback
• Conduct trend analysis on engineering data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees