2027 Summer Intern - South Boston

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

12-week program

In-person internship at Hitachi Energy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC invites applications for a summer internship at our South Boston, Virginia facility. This 12-week, full-time internship is paid and offers hands-on projects that influence sustainable energy initiatives.

You will collaborate with teams across the USA and contribute to real-world solutions from day one. We seek students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering or business-related fields, who are eligible to work in the United States, and who thrive in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) or business-related fields.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Good conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Effective working within a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week learning journey internship.
• Full-time, paid summer position.
• Opportunities available across major USA locations.
• Engage in a comprehensive program of meaningful projects.
• Tackle impactful challenges and build a diverse network.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Independent work

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or business-related fields

Job description

Location

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID

R0142882

Date Posted

2026-09-01

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

At Hitachi Energy, you can work with purpose from the very start of your career. Whetheryou’rea student or a recent graduate,you’llhave the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to innovative projects that inspire the next era of sustainable energy. Our inclusive environment fosters growth, learning, and collaboration, empowering you to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Internships arefirst and foremosta learning experience for a student.We treat our interns as valued team members, assigning work that is both meaningful to the organization and beneficial to their professional growth.We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives, anddemonstratehow their contributions candriverealimpactinsolving today’s challenges and meeting tomorrow’s demands.As a global company, interns are given the opportunity to collaborate with international teams on projects that influence our customers around the world.

ThisSummerinternshipis a12 weekprogramthatwill take placein-personat our factory in South Boston, Virginia.

Internships are:

• 12-week learning journey
• Full-time, paid summer position
• Opportunities available across all our major USA locations
• Comprehensive program of meaningful projects where you can make a real impact
• Impactful and meaningful challenges to solve through real work
• Opportunity to build a diverse networkandgainhands-on experience

Your Background:

• Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree in engineering,(Electrical,Mechanicalor Industrial)orbusiness-relateddegrees.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that wouldpermitthem to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Good conceptual and analytical thinking
• Effective working within a team.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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