System Integrator Intern Critical Infrastructure

System Integrator Intern – I – Critical Infrastructure About this position

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.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title:

System Integrator Intern – I – Critical Infrastructure

Position Location:

Atlanta, GA OR Dallas, TX

Summer 2027 Internship Dates:
May 17th, 2027
- August 13th, 2027

The System Integration Intern supports the installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and deployment of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), PLC, and SCADA systems on mission-critical infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on field-focused internship designed for students and early-career individuals interested in industrial automation, controls, commissioning, and system integration. Interns will work alongside experienced System Integrators, Controls Engineers, and SCADA Engineers to learn how physical equipment, field devices, PLCs, networks, and software systems operate together.

Interns will gain experience working at the intersection of controls hardware, industrial networking, PLCs, SCADA software, and field deployment activities. The role serves as a bridge between physical system installation and software implementation, helping interns understand how automation systems are deployed, validated, commissioned, and supported in real-world environments.

This position includes significant project-site exposure and provides opportunities to participate in construction, startup, testing, commissioning, deployment, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities.

Installation, Startup & Field Support

• 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

Controls & Automation Exposure

• 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…