Summer 2026 LEAD Information Technology Intern

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Are you passionate about growing your leadership, business acumen, and technical skills while building the foundation of a career with unlimited potential? Do you want to gain real-world experience by working on important, challenging projects with real business impact alongside some of the brightest technical minds in the world? Then let's kick-start your career with an internship in Wabtec's LEAD IT program!

LEAD = Leadership, Expertise, and Accelerated Development

Over the course of this 10-week paid internship, you will learn from the industry's best while working on substantial projects with real world implications. These projects will often expose you to some of the most exciting emerging technologies and trends including cloud computing, machine learning, cyber security, technical project management, and agile software development (just to name a few). Our summer internship also includes career development opportunities, team building challenges, exposure to real-world technology applications, and executive mentorship. Upon completion of your internship, you may be extended an opportunity to join the full-time LEAD IT rotational program!

Internship Structure :

Internship assignments are 10 weeks long and take place in person at one of our core locations (Pittsburgh, PA or Chicago, IL).

Internship assignments and their respective locations are determined based on business need and interviewer's assessment. Applicant preference is also taken into consideration.

The internship provides significant exposure to Enterprise IT and technology leaders at Wabtec.

Minimum Requirements :

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university or credentialed software accelerator program

Degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science / Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Security and Risk Analysis, or other relevant STEM majors with Software / IT experience

Minimum cumulative or in-major 3.0 / 4.0 GPA

Must commit to working full time (40 hrs / wk) during the internship

Must be a rising junior or senior with expected graduation between December 2026 - June 2028

Open to applicants legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or related area

Strong analytical skills

Commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both software and information technology

Up-to-date with current industry standards, trending software, and information technology development tools

Solves technical challenges through regular application of common design patterns and identifies appropriate patterns for use in problem solving

Ability to learn quickly and successfully navigate in a fast-paced environment

Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption

Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo

Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition

Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals

Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams

Leadership experience inside and / or outside the classroom

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in

clear and simple terms

Locations :

Core Locations : Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL

Other locations may be considered based on business need

Relocation assistance / reimbursement may be provided for those who qualify

Our hourly rates for summer internships range from $20 to $33 / hr. The actual hourly rate is based on a matrix determined by your year in school / graduation year and your major. To qualify for the masters rate, you will be required to provide proof of your undergraduate degree and date of graduation as well as enrollment in an accredited university masters program for the Fall 2026.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles... People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.