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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)Job Title: Systems Design Intern (Summer 2026)
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2026 – December 2026 or April 2027 (8-12months)
Vacancy: 1
Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3
Work hours/week: 40
Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly
Stations on Your Journey:
Welcome and Onboarding Station
Intern Orientation
Online Onboarding Curriculum
Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Hands-On Work Station
Real-world projects with top industry talent
Paid internship + paid vacation
Hybrid work model
A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future
Networking Station
“Ask Me Anything” with the Executive Committee
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.
About This Opportunity
As a Systems Design Intern, you will perform system operation activities independently / under supervision to deliver a high quality & safe guideway design, on time, at the lowest cost. You will work within a team context to assist in the design of a system that satisfies the overall system requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Technical
Perform system analysis, modeling & simulation to specify the system performance & verify the train control systems
Assist in analyzing train characteristics & 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 & guideway database to software groups. Ensure the guideway design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards & signaling principles.
Interface & build working relationships with software & test groups to ensure timely analysis & resolution of in-house & field test issue
Development, implementation & maintenance of relevant tools whether procured / internally developed
Safety
Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount
Ensure that safety is built into the design by early identification & resolution of safety related defects
Key Requirements
The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical / Computer / Systems Engineering or a related field.
Completion of the second or third year of your undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing a master’s degree.
Strong planning & organization skills
Strong technical writing & interpersonal communication skills
Ability to apply & provide feedback on work estimating attributes
Exposure to specification-driven hardware & software systems design & associated tools (I.e. Doors)
Familiar with mechanical & dynamic motion analysis is an asset
Experience with software, modern software development methodology methods, processes & tools
Testing & Troubleshooting of Electromechanical & software systems
The ability to work 40 hours a week for the duration of the internship is essential. Minimum 2 days a week in the office.
Preferred Qualifications
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 co-op/internship experience is a plus.
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Line Status: Open until filled
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.
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