At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. 
We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

Starting hourly rate range : $24.50 - 27.75 Per hour

Please note that hourly rates for this position are based on type of degree and expected date of graduation.
In addition to exciting work projects and exposure to real-world challenges, CN interns benefit from a variety of activities specifically developed for them. These include train yard tours, intern game-hours, case competitions, speaker series, learning sessions, and opportunities to join intern-led committees. With a 93% satisfaction rating, CN’s internship program successfully develops the leaders of tomorrow!

Intern, Drone Technology (Engineering)

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary 

The Intern, Drone Technology is responsible for supporting the data analysis, asset maintenance, and operations of numerous technology initiatives that improve safety and efficiency of the railroad.  The position ensures new technology functionality, data integrity, and infield implementation of new inspection systems and platforms.  The role collaborates with Advanced Technology Engineering to validate data and establish processes and best practices for technology development, operations, and maintenance.

Major Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and validate data from multiple platform technologies to assess system performance and track conditions, focusing on analyzing new data sets to determine data quality and operational capabilities
• Coordinate and perform on-track data validation activities
• Support field personnel technology adoption
• Assist with planning schedules and tracking productivity of equipment
• Contribute to joint bar analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with Advanced Technology Engineering to create test and analysis plans and validate new technologies via data analysis, system design and implementation, planning, and review
• Assist with the operational implementation and maintenance efforts
• Contribute to operations and maintenance process establishment and improvement
• Collaborate with Engineering field personnel
• Support efforts to cooperate with equipment and technology suppliers to track the reliability as well as accuracy of technology for continued improvement
• Assist in developing user-friendly reports and easy-to-access information engineering

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices
• The role requires occasional travel (25%) and may be required to work weekends
• The incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress
• The role requires working in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions
  
  

Education 

• Working toward a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN 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.

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