Location:

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job ID:

R0143630

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

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. Please apply to one internship role based on your major and location. 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 Health, Safety, Environmental

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

Internship Responsibilities:

Health

Assist with ergonomic risk reduction program
Identify innovative solutions for ergonomic hazards
Assist with hearing conservation program including hearing tests and noise reduction projects
Assist with engaging employees in health related activities

Safety

Review job hazard risk assessments and related work instructions to update
Create job hazard risk summary pages
Create new job hazard risk assessments for maintenance and other non-production activities
Identify innovative solutions to reduce job risk
Product life-cycle analysis, waste stream mapping, projects for reuse and recirculation of resources

Sustainability & Environment

Assist with compressed air use reduction program
Update chemical inventory and associated monitoring requirements
Miscellaneous projects to achieve Hitachi Energy Carbon 2030 and biodiversity goals

Your Background:

Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, HSE Management, Health Science or Health Education, Nursing
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.

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