OT Intern: PLC & SCADA for Water Systems

West Yost; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

West Yost invites motivated students to join the Operational Technology (OTCR Group) internship in Phoenix, AZ for hands-on experience in industrial automation and critical infrastructure projects. You will work with engineers on real projects, gaining exposure to PLC programming, SCADA configurations, OT cybersecurity, and system integration in a water resources context.

This in-office internship emphasizes practical learning, professional mentorship, and a pathway to a career in control

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Interest in industrial automation and critical infrastructure.
• Willingness to learn PLC/SCADA in a real project.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PLC programming and SCADA configuration activities.
• Support troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Develop technical documentation including control strategies and SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers on multidisciplinary tasks.
• Assist with SCADA Master Plan development efforts.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

Industrial automation

OT cybersecurity

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related technical discipline

Job description

West Yost invites motivated students to join the Operational Technology (OTCR Group) internship in Phoenix, AZ for hands-on experience in industrial automation and critical infrastructure projects. You will work with engineers on real projects, gaining exposure to PLC programming, SCADA configurations, OT cybersecurity, and system integration in a water resources context.

This in-office internship emphasizes practical learning, professional mentorship, and a pathway to a career in control