SCADA System Intern – Aveva System Platform

About the role

DNMC (Doha Network Management Center) in Qatar oversees the centralized SCADA system supporting critical infrastructure operations, built on the Aveva System Platform (formerly Wonderware) and integrating water, drainage and smart infrastructure monitoring. This internship gives hands-on experience in an advanced SCADA environment, working with engineers and project managers on real-time systems, dashboards, alarms, communication protocols and system enhancements.

Key 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 with 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 keep documentation in line with DNMC guidelines.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or final-year student in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation or a related field.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced engineering team.
• Attention to detail and good documentation habits.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of SCADA, PLCs or industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with any HMI/SCADA platform is a plus (Aveva, Siemens, Ignition, etc.).
• Comfort working with Windows Server environments.

What we offer

• Exposure to real-world industrial automation projects and hands-on training with the Aveva System Platform.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and SCADA professionals.
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance and project needs.