SCADA Engineer Intern – I - Critical Infrastructure

SmartTech Contracting LLC
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesPosted Sep 15, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Position Title: SCADA Engineer Intern – I – Critical Infrastructure Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States, Atlanta, GA, or Dallas, TX Summer 2027 Internship Dates: May 17th, 2027- August 13th, 2027

JOB SUMMARY

The SCADA Engineering Intern supports the development, testing, and documentation of SCADA systems for mission-critical (Data Center) infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in software development, industrial automation, controls, and AI-enabled engineering. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and contribute to clearly defined project assignments.

Previous professional SCADA experience is not required. Candidates should demonstrate technical curiosity, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and an interest in industrial automation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SCADA Development & Support 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

Testing & Documentation 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

Development Tools & AI 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

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