Job Description

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Title: Business Analyst (Engineering) Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 – April 2027 (8 months, will also consider 12 months)

Vacancy: 1

Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

Stations on Your Journey:      

Welcome and Onboarding Station  

• Intern Orientation   

• 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

Networking Station      

• “Ask Me Anything” with the Executive Committee    

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)  

• Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events

• Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony

• Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

About This Opportunity

The Business Analyst (Engineering)’s main responsibility will be to promote data-driven decision-making for improvements to Engineering processes and practices by using Business Intelligence (BI) Reports and/or their own analysis of company datasets to support problem definition, root cause analysis and solution exploration. The role includes exploring the usage of AI and advanced analytics to enhance engineering efficiency and insights. This role will report to the Director of Engineering Excellence and will work closely with the Engineering Operations and Engineering Excellence departments.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborating with colleagues across all engineering disciplines to define requirements and use cases for BI, including performing preliminary analyses of company datasets

• Contribute creative ideas and prototypes that leverage data, analytics, and/or AI to address complex or ambiguous problems

• Supporting the Engineering Continuous Improvement Lead in defining “Problem Statements”, performing Root Cause Analysis and the return-on-investment (ROI) for potential solutions

• Use the data and analytics at their disposal to produce actionable insights

• Analyzing company datasets for usability and propose means to improve data integrity

• Present their findings and recommendations to peers and senior stakeholders

• When required, develop prototypes of Power BI Reports based on defined requirements

Key Requirements

• The successful candidate should be working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering-related or Data-related field.

• Experienced in preparing and giving presentations

• Experienced in exploring and evaluating data

• Knowledgeable about principles of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

• Demonstrates curiosity, willingness to learn, and poised to find an effective solution

• Strong in organizational skills and their ability to balance multiple priorities

• Strong in organizational skills and their ability to balance multiple priorities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship , with at least 2 days per week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in data processing scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell and/or SQL

• Knowledgeable about systems engineering principles

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

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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.

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