SCADA Engineer Intern – I - Critical Infrastructure

Summary

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC delivers BAS and EPMS solutions for mission-critical data centers through controls construction, software engineering, and systems integration. The SCADA Engineer Intern supports the development, testing, documentation, and integration of SCADA systems while gaining hands-on experience with industrial automation, controls, software development, and AI-enabled engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing SCADA graphics, tags, alarms, scripts, templates, and reusable components
• Support basic PLC and SCADA integration activities
• Help translate documented requirements and sequences of operation into functional SCADA configurations
• Follow established development standards, naming conventions, and engineering processes
• Make corrections and improvements based on engineering review and feedback
• Execute assigned test procedures and document the results
• Support quality reviews, defect tracking, and basic troubleshooting
• Verify completed work against documented requirements
• Assist with technical documentation, test records, tag lists, alarm lists, and engineering notes
• Clearly communicate identified issues, questions, and completed work
• Use Git for source control, including branches, commits, and pull requests
• Use Docker and VM environments to create and develop projects
• Use Azure DevOps to manage work items, repositories, testing, and documentation
• Use approved generative AI and agentic AI tools for coding, testing, research, documentation, and workflow improvement
• Review and validate AI-generated work before using it
• Participate in Ignition 8.3 SCADA platform training with the potential opportunity to earn an certification
• Gain practical exposure to Rockwell Automation PLCs and other industrial control systems
• Learn SCADA architecture, HMI design, alarming, scripting, data modeling, industrial networking, and communications
• Participate in technical discussions, demonstrations, and supervised project activities
• Apply feedback and demonstrate continuous improvement
• Complete assigned tasks on time and within the defined scope
• Communicate progress, questions, and technical issues to the assigned engineer
• Participate in supervised testing, commissioning, or field activities when available
• Follow established engineering, cybersecurity, safety, and quality requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Skills

• Basic understanding of programming, networking, databases, controls, or automation
• Familiarity with Git or another source-control tool
• Foundational understanding of generative AI or agentic AI concepts
• Interest in SCADA systems, PLCs, industrial automation, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Ability to follow technical instructions and documented processes
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate questions, progress, and technical issues clearly
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and project teams
• Ability to protect confidential company and customer information
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to move through offices, job sites, control rooms, and equipment spaces as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift or move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification, apprenticeship, or technical program in: Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical or Computer Engineering Controls or Automation Information Technology Industrial Technology Artificial Intelligence A related technical discipline
• Exposure to Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, C#, or a similar programming language
• Experience with Git, GitHub, Azure Repos, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Docker, containers, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
• Familiarity with APIs, JSON, databases, or AI-assisted development
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, or industrial communication protocols
• Familiarity with Ignition, Rockwell Automation, Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, REST API or MQTT
• Coursework, personal projects, laboratory work, or previous technical internship experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Basic understanding of programming, networking, databases, controls, or automation
• Familiarity with Git or another source-control tool
• Foundational understanding of generative AI or agentic AI concepts
• Interest in SCADA systems, PLCs, industrial automation, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Ability to follow technical instructions and documented processes
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate questions, progress, and technical issues clearly
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and project teams
• Ability to protect confidential company and customer information
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to move through offices, job sites, control rooms, and equipment spaces as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift or move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree, certification, apprenticeship, or technical program in: Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical or Computer Engineering Controls or Automation Information Technology Industrial Technology Artificial Intelligence A related technical discipline

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, C#, or a similar programming language
• Experience with Git, GitHub, Azure Repos, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Docker, containers, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
• Familiarity with APIs, JSON, databases, or AI-assisted development
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, or industrial communication protocols
• Familiarity with Ignition, Rockwell Automation, Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, REST API or MQTT
• Coursework, personal projects, laboratory work, or previous technical internship experience

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Remote work option
• Potential Ignition Core certification opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced SCADA, software, controls, and system integration professionals