Paid Summer Engineering Intern — Real-World Impact

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid or in-office Raleigh schedule

Projects across USA

Networking and professional growth

Job summary

Hitachi Energy offers a Summer internship in Raleigh, NC. This 12-week, full-time, paid program provides hands-on experience on real-world projects in sustainable energy and access to a global team.

You will be assigned meaningful work, collaborate with engineers across disciplines, and have opportunities to build a diverse professional network while learning and growing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any engineering field.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Good conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Effective teamwork and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a 12-week learning journey on real energy projects.
• Contribute to meaningful work and support company goals.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers.
• Adapt to a hybrid or in-office schedule at Raleigh, NC.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree (bachelor’s or master’s)

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.

Our internships are designed tofirst and foremostact as a learning experience for students. Interns are valued members of our team and are assigned meaningful work that supports their growth, as well as our company goals. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, drive innovation throughnew ideas, and collaborate with our global community of employees.

How our internship applications work:

We know that applying for multiple internships can be overwhelming, sowe’vesimplified the process.

Please applytooneinternship role based on your major and location.When you applytoone of these job listings, our recruiting team reviews your application and matches you to the most relevant internship within that category.

Please note:You only need to applytoone internship posting to be considered for multiple roles. Please apply for the job posting that is most closely related to your major.

Role could include positions likeSoftware Engineer, MechanicalEngineerorPower Consulting

ThisSummerinternshipis a12 weekprogramthatwill take place in our office inRaleigh, NC.We do not offer relocation.It may be a hybrid or fully in office schedule.

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 networkand gain hands-on experience

Your Background:

Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree inany engineering degree

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.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement

Experience Entry Level

Job function Intern

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-22

Reference number R0142571

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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