Operational Technology Infrastructure Student Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure Student Developer supports the maintenance, development, and modernization of the University of South Florida's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This position provides students with practical experience in industrial automation, software development, system integration, quality assurance, and infrastructure monitoring.

The student will work as part of a collaborative Agile/Scrum team responsible for supporting the university's HVAC and operational technology infrastructure. Current projects focus on migrating building automation systems from the legacy Alerton platform to the Tridium Niagara framework. This migration involves integrating field devices, configuring system communications, developing graphical user interfaces, validating data integrity, and supporting system functionality for campus operations personnel.

The position offers exposure to real-world IT and operational technology environments, including microcontroller integration, data visualization, software testing, and enterprise infrastructure systems that support critical campus operations.

The position offers a flexible schedule that accommodates classes:

• Hourly Rate: $15.00
• Hours per Week: 20
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift Hours: 8AM - 5PM

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. 

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology.

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS: The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

DUTIES:

• Assists and learns the migration of building automation and HVAC systems from Alerton to Tridium Niagara.
• Configure and integrate field devices, controllers, and equipment into the Niagara platform.
• Develop and maintain graphical user interface (GUI) pages and system visualizations for operators and technicians.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) testing to verify functionality, accuracy, and reliability of system integrations.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues within SCADA and Building Automation Systems.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of operational technology infrastructure across campus facilities.
• Assist in validating device data, alarms, trends, and system performance metrics.
• Document configurations, testing procedures, and implementation processes.
• Participate in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and team meetings.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and field technicians to identify and resolve system issues.
• Learn and apply industry best practices related to operational technology, industrial contro