Intern - Health, Safety, and Environmental

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.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Intern – Health, Safety, and Environmental for Summer 2026. The position is based in Batesburg, SC.

At Hitachi Rail, we’re creating a legacy that spans the globe — and we want YOU to be part of it.

What’s in it for you?

✅Real-world projects with top industry talent

✅Paid internship

✅Mentorship and intern events

✅A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation

Hitachi Rail provides signaling systems for metros and light rail systems. Our solutions provide efficient, safe and green transportation solutions for people around the world. This position offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of urban transit. You will gain hands-on experience while providing valuable support to your team. By working in this role, you will gain insight into the realm of mobility, significantly enhancing your understanding of Hitachi’s missions and impact.

We’re looking for eligible students to join Hitachi Rail! Hiring for May 2026 through August 2026.

Accountabilities

• The student will have the opportunity to make an impact in Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSE) department at the center of a complex electrical and mechanical manufacturing site playing a key role in revitalizing and updating our current safety programs, while also engaging with employees in the field to refine safety procedures
• This role will assist in a variety of projects, and will have exposure to the core processes of the business, including process improvement, safety analysis, environmental monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
• this position will work in a cross-functional team environment to include engineering and maintenance skills
• Work daily with the HSE Manager and others on the management team
• Participate in activities related to manufacturing projects including continuous improvement and process efficiency
• Daily/weekly monitoring and improvements to safety reporting systems
• Assist HSE, Process Engineering, and supervisors with job safety analysis and other procedural improvements
• Take an active part in the execution of development projects
• Develop and integrate documentation processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Provide project status updates as required
• Works under close supervision of the HSE Manager
  
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or engineering disciplines or related field.
• Current Junior or Senior at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite
  
  
  

Languages:

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
  
  
  

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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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