2027 Summer Engineering Internship - Jefferson City

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Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0143607 Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: At Hitachi Energy, you can work with purpose from the very start of your career. Whether you're a student or a recent graduate, you'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to innovative projects that inspire the next era of sustainable energy. Our inclusive environment fosters growth, learning, and collaboration, empowering you to make a meaningful impact from day one. Our internships are designed to first and foremost act as a learning experience for students. Interns are valued members of our team and are assigned meaningful work that supports their growth, as well as our company goals. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, drive innovation through new ideas, and collaborate with our global community of employees. How our internship applications work: We know that applying for multiple internships can be overwhelming, so we’ve simplified the process. Each internship listing represents a category of roles, rather than a single job. When you apply to one of these job listings, our recruiting team reviews your application and matches you to the most relevant internship within that category. Please note: You only need to apply to one internship posting to be considered for multiple roles. Please apply for the job posting that is most closely related to your major and location. Role could include positions like Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Engineer Maintenance, Drafting Mechanical Design, or Electrical Design This Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in-person at our factory in Jefferson City, MO. Internships are: 12-week learning journey Full-time, paid summer position Opportunities available across all our major USA locations Comprehensive program of meaningful projects where you can make a real impact Impactful and meaningful challenges to solve through real work Opportunity to build a diverse network and gain hands-on experience What we are looking for: An engineering student interested in working in the manufacturing industry with a passion for hands-on projects focused on quality of product, continuous improvement mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and come up with solutions that support safety, quality and production. You will be required to work on the manufacturing floor 80% of your day ensuring to wear all appropriate PPE (safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump caps) Ability to communicate effectively and clearly working directly with those maintaining and repairing production and facilities machinery You enjoy a day that is different every day allowing you to prioritize a variety of projects with the ability to manage and meet various deadlines You understand the importance of safety and make it a priority in everything you do You are driven to learn and can take initiative on projects utilizing resources and support where needed Your Background: Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree in engineering (Major can be Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or any other Engineering major) Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Ability to work across cultures. Good conceptual and analytical thinking Effective working within a team. Self-motivated and ability to work independently. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.