SCADA System Intern

Job description

The Doha Network Management Center (DNMC) oversees the centralized SCADA system supporting critical infrastructure operations in Qatar, built on AVEVA System Platform and integrating water, drainage and smart infrastructure monitoring subsystems. Avanceon is offering an internship with hands-on experience in this SCADA environment, working with engineers and project managers on real-time systems, dashboards, alarms, communication protocols and system enhancements.

There is an opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SCADA team with daily operations and troubleshooting of the AVEVA System Platform
• Support configuring, testing and deploying HMI screens and industrial dashboards
• Participate in system documentation, including asset registers, configuration manuals and system diagrams
• Aid in integration testing of field devices (RTUs, PLCs, sensors) with the SCADA system
• Work alongside senior engineers during system upgrades, backups and patch implementations
• Learn and apply industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC and DNP3 under supervision
• Attend project meetings and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing sessions
• Follow cybersecurity protocols and store documentation in compliance with DNMC guidelines

Requirements

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation or a related field
• Basic understanding of SCADA, PLCs or industrial control systems
• Familiarity with any HMI/SCADA platform (AVEVA, Siemens, Ignition, etc.) is a plus
• Comfortable working with Windows Server environments
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced engineering team
• Attention to detail and excellent documentation habits
• Good verbal and written communication in English

Benefits

• Hands-on training with the AVEVA System Platform
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and SCADA professionals
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time role

Skills

• AVEVA System Platform
• Modbus
• OPC
• PLC
• SCADA
• Windows Server