Rail Systems Intern

Together with its subsidiaries, SYSTRA is one of the world's leading groups railways, with over 11,000 staff worldwide dedicated to transportation (3,000+ being stationed in Asia). SYSTRA has vast experience acquired over the last 60 years in Transportation. Its range of expertise covers the whole Project lifecycle: planning, engineering design, procurement services, construction supervision, testing & commissioning, O&M assistance, asset management, maintenance, upgrade, including Project and Contract Management.

Active on all continents, SYSTRA has worked in 150 countries and 350 cities worldwide. Today SYSTRA has permanent offices in more than 60 countries including Malaysia, and currently delivers projects in 80 countries.

As a world leader in Railways, SYSTRA is involved in 1 in 2 completed metro lines and 50% of High-Speed Line projects in the world. SYSTRA invests in innovation and takes position in new technologies as MaaS, Autonomous Vehicles, Energy Transition, etc.

Context

Your internship is within ASIA Systems Engineering Centre (SEC).

ASIA SEC groups together Systems experts within ASIA Home Area (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, etc.) and it is the specialist of system engineering and system assurance, technical expertise, and project / bid management for the rail systems for ASIA. It covers all technical disciplines composing a modern transport system: Rolling Stock, Signalling, Telecom, Security, Power Supply, etc.

Missions/Main Duties

A few of ASIA SEC recent activities:

System assurance (including EMI/EMC and Software Assessment) services to main contractors to the LTA for new lines, extensions of revamping of existing MRT lines (incl. power supply and distribution systems, radio and communication systems, tunnel ventilation and smoke detection systems, rolling-stock, ticketing).
System engineering services for electromobility in Singapore
System engineering services and Systems design for the 3A High Speed Line in Thailand
System engineering services and technical expertise for Jabodebek LRT in Jakarta – Indonesia
Requirements Management activities for engineering project in Hong Kong.
Bid Management and coordination for several proposal within the ASIA Home Country

As part of your Internship, you will:

Develop your skills in System Assurance, System Engineering by working on various conventional and innovative projects both in and around Malaysia.
Develop your skills in Bid Management by assisting in the bidding process of contracts both locally and regionally.
Gain understanding, through practice, of key international standards (i.e. EN50126/IEC62278, IEC61508, MIL-STD 882, INCOSE, PMI).
Work with clients and international colleagues on project deliverables.
Contribute to the promotion of the business (i.e Drafting market analysis, market data collection, press reviews) which allows you to gain broad knowledge of the rail industry.
Develop both technical and Managerial skills.
Learn about engineering processes and engineering management.
Develop analytical skill, communication skill and problem solving skill.

Profile/Skills

Mandatory Requirements:

Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Candidates from Diploma programs will not be considered).
Preferred start date is February 2026.
Available for a minimum internship duration of 6 months (Start and end dates are negotiable to align with your university's academic calendar).
Expected graduation date must be within the year 2026 or 2027.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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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