Internship | Charter Schools | VVWRA | Technology & SCADA Intern | Fall 2026

Tomorrow's Talent•Desert, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Students enrolled in a Charter School in the High Desert ONLY
Must be 16 years old for the internship
Must have Right to Work documents
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

Nice To Haves

Computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or industrial automation pathways

Responsibilities

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
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
Help create cybersecurity posters or digital campaigns
Research and report on current cyber threats
Assist with IT documentation, user guides, and training materials
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
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