Intern Health, Safety and Environmental

Location:

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Job ID:

R0106629

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail 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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated HSE Intern who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Hagerstown, MD

Accountabilities

• The student will have the opportunity to make an impact in Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSE) department playing a key role in implementing and monitoring our current safety programs, while also engaging with employees to refine safety procedures.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for compliance with corporate and legislative requirements, standards, and regulations
• Work daily with the HSE Manager and others on the management team
• Daily/weekly monitoring of safety reporting and digital systems
• Assist HSE, Engineering, and supervisors with job safety analysis and other procedural improvements
• Provide project status updates as required
• Works under close supervision of the HSE Manager

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or engineering disciplines or related field.
• Current Junior or Senior at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December, 2026 and December, 2027

• Or enrolled in a Master’s programwith a graduation date between December, 2026 and December, 2027

• Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week onsite

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.

The hourly pay for this position is $25 per hour.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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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