Intern, Mechanical

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

1d•$25 - $28

About The Position

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! Starting hourly rate range : $24.50 - 27.75 Per hour Please note that hourly rates for this position are based on type of degree and expected date of graduation. In addition to exciting work projects and exposure to real-world challenges, CN interns benefit from a variety of activities specifically developed for them. These include train yard tours, intern game-hours, case competitions, speaker series, learning sessions, and opportunities to join intern-led committees. With a 93% satisfaction rating, CN’s internship program successfully develops the leaders of tomorrow! Intern, Mechanical This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Job Summary The Intern, Mechanical is responsible for collaborating with the Mechanical Field leadership to ensure mechanical equipment inspection maintenance and repair is performed safely and efficiently. The incumbent works with different teams such as Mechanical, Transportation, and Reliability to contribute to safety orientation, compliance, enforcement, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The position is involved in leading projects and overseeing project portfolios.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams Notes, and Word)
Knowledge of reporting software such as Tableau and Smartsheet
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Query Designer, ARIBA or equivalent
Knowledge of Service Reliability System (SRS)
Valid Driver’s License Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Ability to perform occasional travel (25%) between Canada and the United States (U.S.)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support Online Failure Investigation and follow-up
Assist in response to dangerous good incidents and leaks in yards
Assist with creation, auditing, and implementation of standard operating procedures
Contribute to ensuring that Performance Monitoring Reporting Compliance (PMRC) targets, expectations, and objectives are met
Analyze car inspection and repair productivity using CN’s data
Perform analysis on locomotive reliability and repair billing initiatives
Assist in identifying, developing, and initiating improvement activities
Support in the creation and implementation of locomotive automated alerts
Assist with development of KPIs on reliability performance
Help in documenting, identifying, and analyzing failure patterns
Launch surveys to conduct root cause analysis requirements
Help with special projects, data analysis and recommendations for improvement, reporting, presentations, and onsite audits of various terminals throughout the region