Technology & SCADA Intern
Location: Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), 20111 Shay Rd., Victorville
Type: Paid Internship | Summer Opportunity
Hours: 100 hours

Schedule: 2 days per week, starting June 1 through July 23

You must be enrolled in high school. This position is ideal for a student between their junior and senior year of high school.

About the Internship
VVWRA is seeking a motivated intern to support its Technology and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in IT support, industrial automation, cybersecurity awareness, and network monitoring—ideal for students in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or industrial automation pathways.

What You'll Do
As a Technology & SCADA Intern, you’ll contribute to several real-world projects and learn from skilled professionals in a critical infrastructure environment. Tasks may include:

Technical Support & IT Operations

Help desk support: log, update, and escalate tickets

Assist with troubleshooting hardware and software issues

Organize IT equipment and maintain asset inventory

Support setup and deployment of devices and software

Automation & SCADA Support

Track inventory for control panel components and SCADA software versions

Organize wiring, cables, and spare equipment in control rooms

Make basic updates to SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens

Collect feedback from operators to improve screen usability

Cybersecurity Awareness & Documentation

Help create cybersecurity posters or digital campaigns

Research and report on current cyber threats

Assist with IT documentation, user guides, and training materials

Data & Network Monitoring

Input and clean operational and performance data

Analyze patterns and support visual report creation

Observe network monitoring dashboards and escalate anomalies

Assist in mapping industrial networks and updating system documentation

Research & Special Projects

Participate in special IT or automation projects (software rollouts, upgrades, etc.)

Conduct supervised research on SCADA platforms, PLC technologies, or cybersecurity

Help compile and present findings to stakeholders

What You’ll Learn

Real-world IT support and troubleshooting workflows

The basics of SCADA systems and industrial control environments

Best practices in cybersecurity, digital safety, and documentation

How technology supports infrastructure in public service organizations

Qualifications

Strong digital literacy and attention to detail

Interest in cybersecurity, networking, or automation systems

Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Ability to obtain a work permit