At CN, we are committed to our pursuit ofexcellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard,continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsiblerailroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first,acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for ouractions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity andcollaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for ourcustomers.
We welcome students aboard to join our team andplay a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy ontrack. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn,grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work onpivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to shareyour perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. Thecareers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and getyour career moving!
Intern, Data Engineer (Solution Integration)
This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11,2026, until August 28, 2026.
Job Summary
The Intern, Solution Integration is responsible forcollaboration in the life cycle of Software Engineering, setting up, anddelivering solutions created by the Solution Architects, System Designers, andSoftware Developers. The incumbent acts as an intermediary between thedifferent stakeholders in a project by ensuring that the project teamunderstands the solutions at all times and that the applications across complexsystems work together flawlessly. The role specializes in delivering solutionsto all stakeholders and contributes to design decisions that drive theintegration of application and solutions. The team delivers monitoringsolutions to all applications and devices across the CN network. In addition,the team provides automation services, ranging from automating standardInformation and Technology (I&T) requests to automated remote devicesinstallations and deployments, such as Locomotives, Wayside Messaging Servers,Key Exchange Service, and Crossing.
Main Responsibilities
- Establish and plan deployment strategies
- Develop automation procedures to manage and trackdeployments using various tools (e.g., Ansible Automation Platform, ProcessAutomation)
- Define and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Perform assessments and audits to drive optimization andquality improvement initiatives
- Participate in test planning and execution
- Troubleshoot issues and help developers in proposingsolutions
- Support trials of new services
- Design and document call flows
- Assist insolution documentations (e.g., design documents, user guides)
Requirements
- Ability to install, integrate and troubleshoot applications
- Knowledge of Databases such as Oracle, Postgres, MSSQL
- Knowledge of Operating Systems such as Redhat 8
- Knowledge of networking protocols for system monitoringsuch as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP)
- Ability to script and troubleshoot code in Python,JavaScript, Ansible, C#
- Knowledge of Agile Development Operations, continuousintegration and deployment
- Inspires through impactful communication skills
- Capacity to juggle multiple tasks
- Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English,French)
Education- Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science orComputer Engineering
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these abovewould be considered as an asset
About CNCN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's
safest, most
inclusive and
sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at
cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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