Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS and EPMS solutions for mission-critical data centers and integrates controls construction with software engineering and system governance. 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
- 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
Benefits
- Participate in Ignition 8.3 SCADA platform training with the potential opportunity to earn an certification
- Potential Ignition Core certification opportunities
- Gain practical exposure to Rockwell Automation PLCs and other industrial control systems
- Mentorship from experienced SCADA, software, controls, and system integration professionals
- Remote work opportunity: work virtually from anywhere in the United States, Atlanta, GA, or Dallas, TX
- Limited supervised travel may be available for training, testing, commissioning, or project-site exposure
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