Signalling Design Intern (Fall 2026, 8 or 12 months)

Hitachi•Burnaby, BC

17h•CA$23 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Signalling Design Intern for a Fall 2026 internship, lasting 8 or 12 months. This role involves supporting the system engineering team in process and data collection, and participating in the design of signaling systems for metros and light rail. The work environment is fast-paced and challenging, requiring collaboration with customers, operators, and suppliers to ensure signaling solutions meet safety, performance, functional, and operational requirements. The intern will be accountable for performing design work correctly within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages, and will work with a team to define designs and ensure their correct performance.

Requirements

Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Completion of the second or third year of your undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing a master’s degree
Good technical writing skills, excellent communication, and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral
Familiarity with project work environment
MS Office & Basic software and/or scripting knowledge
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.

Nice To Haves

Co-op student available for an 8 or 12-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
Previous coop/internship work experience in system design or rail industry is an asset.
Relevant school projects may be considered.
Rail signaling, CBTC (Communication Based Train Control), and knowledge of specification-driven systems design (as it applies to computer systems with both hardware & software operation)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement & maintain tools and scripts (Microsoft VB, DOORS dxl, etc.), to assist Systems engineers in day-to-day activities
Perform technical/engineering analysis as required for Systems Design
Assist other members of assigned project team in miscellaneous requirement specification and management activities, e.g.: Importing contract requirements and other documents into IBM Rational DOORS; Tracing customer contract requirements to system level and/or lower level requirements; Preparing documentation for configuration management and customer delivery purposes following established processes; Creating or modifying existing train control system & subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements & systems design descriptions by analyzing, decomposing, modelling & refining customer requirements
Importing contract requirements and other documents into IBM Rational DOORS
Trace customer contract requirements to system level and/or lower-level requirements.
Accurately reports work progress and estimates to complete the assigned work.
Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount.