System Integrator Intern – I – Critical Infrastructure

Assist with verification of controls installations and field wiring

Support point-to-point checkout and I/O verification activities

Assist with startup and testing of BAS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA systems

Help verify field devices, sensors, actuators, instrumentation, and network communications

Support troubleshooting efforts during startup and commissioning activities

Document field observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions

Participate in system startup, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities

Assist with execution of test procedures and validation of system operation

Support functional testing of equipment and control sequences

Help verify system operation against project requirements and sequences of operation

Assist with owner demonstrations and turnover activities when appropriate

Gain exposure to Rockwell Automation PLC platforms and industrial control systems

Assist with PLC startup, troubleshooting, and communications testing

Learn SCADA fundamentals, including Ignition 8.3 deployment and operation

Learn software deployment, gateway administration, and system validation practices

Gain exposure to industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, MQTT, and OPC UA

Assist with validating connectivity between PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, APIs, and enterprise applications

Gain exposure to operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) integration concepts

Learn how industrial protocols are used to integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, BAS systems, EPMS systems, field devices, and enterprise applications

Complete daily reports, field notes, issue logs, and testing documentation

Assist with updating redlines, as-built documentation, and punch lists

Use Microsoft Office and digital project tools to organize project information

Gain exposure to Git, Azure DevOps, and software development workflows

Utilize approved AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, documentation, and learning

Participate in Ignition 8.3 training with the potential opportunity to earn an Ignition Core Certification

Participate in OSHA 10 safety training and other professional development opportunities as applicable

Learn commissioning, startup, deployment, and troubleshooting best practices from experienced field personnel

Gain practical exposure to mission-critical infrastructure environments

Participate in technical training, toolbox talks, and project coordination meetings

Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and hands-on experience

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Ignition 8.3 SCADA deployment, administration, and development

Potential opportunity to earn an Ignition Core Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

Rockwell Automation PLC hardware and software platforms

Startup, commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and owner acceptance activities

BAS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA integration

Industrial networking fundamentals including switches, VLANs, routing, and network troubleshooting

Industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, MQTT, and OPC UA

Troubleshooting communications between PLCs, SCADA systems, field controllers, sensors, meters, and third-party equipment

System integration between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments

Git, Azure DevOps, and modern software delivery practices

Docker containers, Kubernetes, and orchestration fundamentals

APIs, databases, and software integration concepts

Generative AI, agentic AI, and AI-assisted engineering workflows

Field troubleshooting, deployment, operational support, and system validation

Mentorship from experienced System Integrators, Controls Engineers, and SCADA Engineers

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working in active construction environments

Working in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces

Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and outdoor weather

Using hand tools, test equipment, laptops, and instrumentation for extended periods

Traveling to customer sites and working extended hours during project startup and commissioning activities as required

STC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of STC and STC will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.

Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.