Site Deployment Intern(Fall 2026, 12months)

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

Job Title

Site Deployment Intern

Rail Pass Type

Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Onsite)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End)

September 2026 – August 2027 (12months)

Vacancy

1

Location

3555 Gilmore Wy, Burnaby

, BC V5G 3B2

Work hours/week

40

Pay Details

$23-$30 CAD hourly

Stations on Your Journey

Welcome and Onboarding Station 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 About This Opportunity We are looking for a Site Deployment Intern to join us for a 12 month internship at our Burnaby office. You will support Site Deployment Test & Commissioning activities on a given project under the guidance and supervision of more senior staff. You will assist in performance of tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures. Lastly, s/he will prepare problem reports describing test failures and defects. Key Accountabilities Participate in the Development of field test plans at System level Assist in performance of field tests Assist in scheduling/planning testing activities to meet project milestones Assist in developing possession requests Prepare test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems reports generated during the tests Acquire product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study Prepare test reports upon completion of field test sessions Prepare problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects Recognize anomalous system behavior and document the behavior into the problem tracking system Maintains test tracking database at end of test sessions Conducts initial review of test results through incorporating analysis of collected data with observed system responses Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to other engineering staff, superiors and customers Adheres to the company’s Processes and Work Instructions Note that this position requires significant night shift and weekend work on top of regular day shift duties Key Requirements Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Systems Engineering or Equivalent Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate course Fluent in English both in written and oral communication skills This position may require some travelling to the project site. Depending on project assigned, some tailoring and flexibility of individual’s schedule will be required to ensure collaboration with peers in Burnaby and peers/customers across the world can occur successfully. Able to work hybrid full time hours (40 hours) on the start date and for the agreed work term Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases

Preferred Qualifications

Co-op student available for a 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. Ready to Begin Your Journey? Tap your ticket and apply today. Line Status: Open until filled This posting relates to an existing vacancy. Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail .