Remote SCADA Engineer Intern - Critical Infrastructure

SmartTech Contracting LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a SCADA Engineer Intern to contribute to development, testing, and documentation of SCADA systems for mission-critical data-center infrastructure projects. This remote internship runs May–Aug 2027 and welcomes students or recent graduates with curiosity and a desire to learn.

You will gain exposure to Ignition 8.3 SCADA, Rockwell PLCs, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and modern development tools while working under experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Basic programming concepts

Generative AI concepts

Attention to detail

Communication of issues

Education

Degree in CS/SE/EE

Tools

Git

Docker

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Kubernetes

Job description

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a SCADA Engineer Intern to contribute to development, testing, and documentation of SCADA systems for mission-critical data-center infrastructure projects. This remote internship runs May–Aug 2027 and welcomes students or recent graduates with curiosity and a desire to learn.

You will gain exposure to Ignition 8.3 SCADA, Rockwell PLCs, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and modern development tools while working under experienced engineers.