Mechanical Engineering Intern

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The mechanical intern will primarily provide assistance for technical documentation, project administration, and quality control inspection/audits. Working mostly from SYSTRA’s Montreal office, the selected candidate will support the design of structures, interior finishing, and different systems and components of passenger railway vehicles. This internship is offered for fall 2026.

Missions/Main Duties

Under the supervision of the project manager, the project engineer, and other team members, the intern will work within the design and coordination team to accomplish the following tasks:

Maintain material inventory and exchange summaries;
Support quality control activities, including production floor inspections and manufacturer auditing;
Assist with internal periodic reporting, KPI evaluation, and schedule tracking;
Interpret drawings for modification, fabrication, assembly, and installation of railway vehicle components and systems;
Aid in the design of mechanical or structural components of railway cars;
Contribute to the creation of assembly methods for finishing interior elements according to applicable standards and based on fabrication tolerances;
Reconcile the materials list for the fabrication of pieces and sets, and their installation on the vehicles.

Profile/Skills

Education and skills required:

Studies in Mechanical Engineering;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (macros), and PowerPoint is mandatory;
Effective communication skills (verbal and written) in French and English;
Good capacity to produce and review technical documents in French and English;
Knowledge of 3D drawing software is an asset;
Experience in the railway, transport, industrial, or carpentry fields is an asset.

Competencies:

Must be organized, self-disciplined, and motivated;
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a team environment;
Desire to acquire and apply new knowledge;
Availability to travel outside of the office.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

« SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. »

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support, you in your application or interview process please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.

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