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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)Job Title: Systems Design Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2026 – December 2026 (8months)
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
We are currently hiring a Systems Design Intern for a summer term position, from May 2026 – December 2026 (8months) at our Hitachi Rail office
Key Accountabilities
TECHNICAL:
The specific work assignment will be based on the project needs. General duties include but not limited to the following:
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.
SAFETY:
Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate should be 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Co-op student available for an 8 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)
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
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Line Status: Open until filled
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
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