2027 Summer Intern - South Boston

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID: R0142882

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.

Internships are first and foremost a learning experience for a student. We treat our interns as valued team members, assigning work that is both meaningful to the organization and beneficial to their professional growth. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives, and demonstrate how their contributions can drive real impact in solving today’s challenges and meeting tomorrow’s demands. As a global company, interns are given the opportunity to collaborate with international teams on projects that influence our customers around the world.

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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.

Role could include positions like Production or Manufacturing Engineer, Business, HR, etc.

This Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in-person at our factory in South Boston, Virginia.

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

Your Background:

• Obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) or business-related degrees.

• 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.