OCS CAD Design Intern: Rail Electrification

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking an OCS CAD Designer Intern to join our railway electrification team. You will support the Overhead Catenary System design team, develop basic design documentation, and contribute to creating a 3D model library for OCS designs while collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Site Construction, and external stakeholders.

You will assist with mechanical calculations for the OCS structural design, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of Canadian standards and common practices.
• First understanding of Railway Electrification subsystems.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk software and other modelling tools.
• A desire to pursue a Professional Engineer designation (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.
• Fluency in English (a second language is appreciated).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the OCS design team to meet on-time design submission goals.
• Developing Basic and Detailed design documents under your scope.
• Providing support on OCS topics to System Engineering and BIM teams.
• Respecting Engineering Management, Design Quality, and Interface Management plans.
• Ensuring compliance with normative references and local standards.
• Coordinating with stakeholders across locations (Toronto, France, Italy) and departments.
• Undertaking 3D modelling activities to support OCS design development.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian standards

Railway electrification subsystems

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision-making abilities

Resilience and adaptability

Fluency in English

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk

Job description

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking an OCS CAD Designer Intern to join our railway electrification team. You will support the Overhead Catenary System design team, develop basic design documentation, and contribute to creating a 3D model library for OCS designs while collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Site Construction, and external stakeholders.

You will assist with mechanical calculations for the OCS structural design, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with