Network Design Intern (Fall 2026, 4 months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in network design within a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation. The intern will assist with multiple project activities, including script development, KPI updates, and task/process automation. This role provides a chance to be trained for future roles within the department and contribute to a sustainable future.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in System, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
Knowledge of network principles and technologies, including Ethernet/IP-based networking (switching/routing protocols), redundancy and high-availability technologies, network/IT services, MPLS and VPN technologies, and RF networking (802.11, LTE).
Knowledge/Experience in Programming/Scripting (Python, C, C++, Java script, Pearl, Shell script).
Fluent in English (written and oral communication skills).
Able to work full-time (40 hours) for the agreed work term.
Must be able to work a minimum of 2 days (16 hours) in the Toronto office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rail signalling and CBTC.
Familiarity with specification-driven network design as it applies to computer systems with both hardware and software operation.

Responsibilities

Convert customer requirements into conceptual designs and prepare associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations, and technical trade-off studies.
Evaluate alternative design configurations and functional features, creating new concepts or modifying existing ones to fulfill customer requirements.
Create and document detailed network designs implementing requirements.
Deploy solutions in the lab and support testing activities.
Participate in technical reviews of component designs, installations, and vendor selection/qualification.
Provide support for field issues.
Prepare and support bids and proposals, including customer requirements compliance assessment, gap analysis, architecture design, simulation, trade-off of key features, and estimation.
Present technical designs and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups.
Interface and build working relationships with Software, Hardware, and Testing groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in-house and field test issues.
Accurately report work progress and estimates to complete assigned work.