Req ID: 510944

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.

An internship in fire safety engineering participates in multiple technical facets of a project, including design and material selection and providing support in order to facilitate the delivery of projects within time and budget and maintain customer satisfaction. The role is fundamental in translating customer requirements/needs into appropriate solutions by providing engineering expertise across all stages of the project’s lifecycle. You will have the occasion to experience the various layers of the engineer’s work at Alstom while being directly involved in a dynamic team. This is a position based in Kingston, ON. YOUR INTERNSHIP During your internship, you will be asked to perform the following tasks:

• Develop and implement your knowledge of fire safety, fire barrier design, fire, smoke & toxicity levels of materials but in addition to other transversal engineering domains such as weight management, ecodesign, etc.
• Participate in design review activities and update documents.
• Compile material information from external suppliers.
• Ensure regular communications with supply chain and and suppliers.
• Contact excternal labs for F&S tests to get information of specific lab test requirements.
• Interact with Requirement management and process specific project requirements.
• Participate in Interface management process, update interface documents, participate to multi-disciplinary reviews.
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings for project progress tracking.
• Support and participate in Change management process.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes.

YOUR PROFILE

• Be an undergrad student of mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent (3rd year+).
• Curious and resourceful personality who likes the practical application of concepts compared to theory.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point and Visio).
• Strong communication skills English, written and spoken.

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.

Job Type: Internship/Apprenticeship