Signaling Design Intern (Fall 2026, 8-12 months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Signaling Design Intern for a Fall 2026 internship, lasting 8-12 months. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The intern will perform system operation activities, independently or under supervision, to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective guideway designs. The role involves working within a team to assist in designing a system that meets overall system requirements, contributing to digital transformation and innovation for a sustainable future.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering degree or equivalent.
Comfortable using AI such Visual studio, copilot.
Fluent in English - both written and oral communication skills.
Able to work full time (40 hours) for the agreed work term with a minimum of 2 days (16 hours) in the Toronto office.

Nice To Haves

Software development experience in C++.
Experience with scripting or programming skills in languages such as Python, Perl.
Exposure to specification-driven hardware and software systems design or associated tools (DOORS)/Polarion.
Familiar with mechanical and dynamic motion analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform system analysis, modeling and simulation to specify the system performance and verify the train control systems.
Assist in analyzing train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model.
Assist in analyzing guideway to define requirements for headway (passenger waiting time), safe train separation, interlocking requirements, new guideway elements & guideway designs to resolve operational conflicts.
Assist in delivering the project guideway application data, signal plan, crossover coordinates, track maps and guideway database to software groups.
Ensure the guideway design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards and signaling principles.
Interface and build working relationships with software/test groups to ensure timely analysis to resolution of in-house and field test issues.
Development, implementation and maintenance of relevant tools whether procured / internally developed.
Assist marketing in the preparation simulations to support technical proposals.
Accurately report work progress and estimate to complete against work assigned.