Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. They are seeking a Summer 2026 LEAD Information Technology Intern who will gain real-world experience by working on important projects while developing leadership and technical skills.
Responsibilities
Learn from the industry’s best while working on substantial projects with real world implications
Gain real-world experience by working on important, challenging projects with real business impact
Participate in career development opportunities, team building challenges, exposure to real-world technology applications, and executive mentorship
Work on projects that may include cloud computing, machine learning, cyber security, technical project management, and agile software development
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university or credentialed software accelerator program
Degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Security and Risk Analysis, or other relevant STEM majors with Software/IT experience
Minimum cumulative or in-major 3.0/4.0 GPA
Must commit to working full time (40 hrs/wk) during the internship
Must be a rising junior or senior with expected graduation between December 2026 – June 2028
Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment
Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or related area
Strong analytical skills
Commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both software and information technology
Up-to-date with current industry standards, trending software, and information technology development tools
Solves technical challenges through regular application of common design patterns and identifies appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
Ability to learn quickly and successfully navigate in a fast-paced environment
Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals
Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
Preferred
Benefits
Career development opportunities
Team building challenges
Exposure to real-world technology applications
Executive mentorship
Relocation assistance/reimbursement may be provided for those who qualify
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.
