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CAD Designer intern (Fall 2026)

Alstomabout 21 hours ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Entry Level
INTERN

Top Benefits

Flexible working environment
Professional development opportunities
Inclusive workplace

About the role

Req ID:526612

 

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-time OCS CAD Designer Intern in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates. You'll help shape the future of railway electrification by supporting the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) design team in delivering on-time design submissions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Project Management, Site Construction Teams, and External Stakeholders), assist in developing concept/basic design documentation, and contribute to the creation of a 3D model library for OCS designs, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of supporting the OCS structural design team with mechanical calculations, but also liaising with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards and timely delivery.

We’ll look to you for

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

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:

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)

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:

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

 

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $23 – $27 CAD per hour. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.  

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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to  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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.  

Job Type:Internship/Apprenticeship

About Alstom

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
10,000+
Founded in 1928

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. 

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