Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Willowbrook, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) to apply mechanical or electrical engineering skills on cutting-edge rail projects. You will work with collaborative and innovative teams, contribute to design reviews, validation, and change management, and support various engineering activities.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis of service failures, data-driven decisions, and preparing engineering reports while coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Thrives in both team-oriented and autonomous work environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Experience or interest in reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, CATIA V5).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience (an asset).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Supporting technical problem-solving related to vehicles
• Proposing equipment modifications to improve safety, customer experience, and reliability
• Participating in design reviews, project planning, and quality assurance activities
• Completing root cause analysis (RCA) of service failures
• Analyzing data and making actionable recommendations
• Collaborating with different departments to achieve desired outcomes
• Preparing project timelines and producing engineering reports
• Attending and presenting at meetings with customers
• Assisting or leading vehicle modification activities

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Analytical mindset

Team-oriented

Autonomous work

Data-driven mindset

Microsoft Office

Reliability engineering

CAD software

Communication skills

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA V5

Job description

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Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Date: 30 Jul 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-timeEngineering Intern (Fall 2026) in Willowbrook we’re looking for?

Job Vacancy Disclosure

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your **mechanical or electrical engineering** expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside **collaborative** and **innovative** teammates.

You’ll contribute to impactful projects, helping to solve technical challenges and improve the performance and safety of our vehicles. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (**Maintenance, Engineering, Project Management**), participate in design reviews and validation processes, and support change management initiatives, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of **root cause analysis of service failures**, but also **review supplier technical documentation and assist with vehicle modification activities**.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting technical problem-solving related to vehicles
• Proposing equipment modifications to improve safety, customer experience, and reliability
• Participating in design reviews, project planning, and quality assurance activities
• Completing root cause analysis (RCA) of service failures
• Analyzing data and making actionable recommendations
• Collaborating with different departments to achieve desired outcomes
• Preparing project timelines and producing engineering reports
• Attending and presenting at meetings with customers
• Assisting or leading vehicle modification activities

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Thrives in both team-oriented and autonomous work environments
• Continuous improvement and data-driven mindsetl>
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Experience or interest in reliability engineering
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, CATIA V5)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience (an asset)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge safety and reliability standards for rail systems
• Collaborate with diverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative and meaningful projects
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is 23 CAD - 27 CAD per hour.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.