Hitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology, seeking a Business Analyst (Engineering) Intern for a fall 2026 internship. The role focuses on promoting data-driven decision-making to improve engineering processes through Business Intelligence reports and data analysis, while collaborating with various engineering disciplines.
Collaborating with colleagues across all engineering disciplines to define requirements and use cases for BI, including performing preliminary analyses of company datasets
Contribute creative ideas and prototypes that leverage data, analytics, and/or AI to address complex or ambiguous problems
Supporting the Engineering Continuous Improvement Lead in defining "Problem Statements", performing Root Cause Analysis and the return-on-investment (ROI) for potential solutions
Use the data and analytics at their disposal to produce actionable insights
Analyzing company datasets for usability and propose means to improve data integrity
Present their findings and recommendations to peers and senior stakeholders
When required, develop prototypes of Power BI Reports based on defined requirements
Qualification
Required
The successful candidate should be working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering-related or Data-related field
Experienced in preparing and giving presentations
Experienced in exploring and evaluating data
Knowledgeable about principles of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Demonstrates curiosity, willingness to learn, and poised to find an effective solution
Strong in organizational skills and their ability to balance multiple priorities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship, with at least 2 days per week in the office
Preferred
Experienced in data processing scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell and/or SQL
Knowledgeable about systems engineering principles
Benefits
Intern Orientation
Online Onboarding Curriculum
Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Real-world projects with top industry talent
Paid internship + paid vacation
Hybrid work model
"Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.
Hitachi Rail is a provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling services and turnkey.