Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0116894

Date Posted:

2026-01-23

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

Job Description:

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Intern – CAD Technician for 2026. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

MISSION

Support the production of all aspects of signaling design in accordance with industry and company standards

Accountabilities (CAD/Detailing)

·       Learn and follow through on Hitachi cad standards

·       Participate in the drawing management process including the production of CAD drafting of electrical and mechanical designs

      o    Update and alter drawings as requested, for designers and for customer submittals

·       Support the preparation of detailed design documentation and specifications and the preparation of System configuration and interconnection of system components for signaling schemes

·       Participate in the control of all documents in accordance with company IMS processes and the Configuration Management system

Performance Criteria (CAD/Detail/Mech)

·       Learning EWS, file management, INS 403

·       Work in a team

·       Basic cad skills

·       Cad errors / rework

·       Recieves training

·       Communicates well

·       Completion of the drawings on time according to project schedule

Required Skills & Experience (CAD/Detail/Mech)

·       Microsoft Products: Word and Excel and Outlook

Must have one of the following:

·       Microstation (preferred)

·       AutoCAD

Desired Skills & Experience

·       Microstation experience

·       Descartes

·       Bluebeam

·       Visio

·       Creating Macros

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.

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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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