Graduate Engineering Rotation Program - CAD Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Alstom scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.
More than a job: a mission
Launch your engineering career through a 24-month rotational programmedesigned to help you grow towards a CAD Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Leader Engineerrole in Mechanical Integration.
Over four six-month rotations, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to real projects. Build hands-on experience across Mechanical Integration, Structural Integrity and General Studies, developing the technical breadth to understand the train as a complete mechanical system before returning to Mechanical Integration to put your
learning into practice.
Your journey will take you through four complementary rotations:
1. Build your foundation in Mechanical Integration
Start in Mechanical Integration, within Interior or Cab. Help integrate mechanical subsystems and develop allocated volumes to the required maturity. Gain experience in Space Allocation Mock-ups (SAM), 3D and 2D design, mechanical interfaces, assembly, manufacturability and maintainability.
2. Explore Structural Integrity
Work with specialists to explore the structural aspects of train design. Learn how structural requirements and constraints shape mechanical design and broaden your mechanical engineering knowledge.
3. Broaden your perspective in General Studies
Gain a vehicle-level perspective on Train Design and discover how different technical domains interact. Build a broader understanding of the engineering considerations that shape the train as a whole.
4. Bring it all together in Mechanical Integration
Return to Mechanical Integration for an Interior or Cab rotation complementary to your first. Apply the knowledge and experience gained throughout the programme and continue developing towards your target role.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained practical engineering experience and a broader understanding of the train as an integrated mechanical system, helping you continue growing towards a CAD Mechanical Engineerrole.
Your role, your impact
Throughout the programme, you’ll progressively take on greater responsibility and contribute to activities such as:
- Create and maintain Space Allocation Mock-ups (SAM) in line with maturity rules.
- Prepare annotated SAMs for supplier exchanges and check that supplier feedback meets requirements.
- Develop detailed 3D and 2D designs for in-house parts.
- Produce assembly drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) for industrialisation.
- Provide weight data and contribute to stack-up calculations.
- Deliver accurate, high-quality 3D and 2D outputs on time.
Work with committed teams to solve complex engineering challenges. Through the Engineering Rotational Programme, you’ll help design the trains that move our world.
What you bring
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything about trains or Train Design. The programme is designed for you to learn.What matters is a strong engineering foundation, curiosity and the motivation to understand how complex systems behave and how technology turns requirements into working train functions.
You bring:
- A recently completed bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
- An interest in mechanical design, product integration and CAD tools.
- A solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
- Fluency in English and French, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A growth mindset, analytical ability and a drive to keep learning.
- Curiosity about different engineering disciplines.
- The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Motivation to complete a structured engineering development programme with four rotations.
How success is measured
- Steady progress through each rotation, with clear evidence of learning and development.
- Accurate, high-quality design deliverables and documentation.
- Positive collaboration and a contribution to a safe, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
Alstom, a great place to grow
- Build your engineering career through varied, real-world train design experiences.
- Explore innovative mobility projects and benefit from technical mentorship at St Bruno.
- Help deliver greener, smarter and more connected transport solutions.
The scale is ambitious and the challenges are complex, but the impact is real. When the system runs, the train moves and the city connects, you’ll see the difference your work makes.
Language
Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.