Senior SCADA Engineer – Strategy, Design & Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Senior SCADA Engineer to lead the design and delivery of SCADA and control systems from the ground up. This role will play a critical part in defining system architecture, recommending technology solutions, and ensuring compliance with AEMO and NSP requirements across renewable energy and power system projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of SCADA systems, including defining architecture, selecting platforms, and setting technical standards.
• Evaluate, recommend, and justify SCADA platforms and vendors, including commercial and technical assessments.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing inputs for SCADA and control system implementation.
• Lead grid connection activities, including registration, commissioning, and compliance with AEMO and NSP requirements.
• Act as the key interface for technical and regulatory coordination with AEMO, NSPs, OEMs, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement and delivery of power system and SCADA packages.
• Specify and select automation, communication, and electrical equipment for control systems.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system architectures, functional descriptions, schematics, and network designs.
• Plan and coordinate FAT & SAT testing, ensuring performance, integration, and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with National Electricity Rules (NER) and relevant industry standards.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within energy, utilities, or renewable sectors.
• Proven experience designing and implementing SCADA systems, ideally from concept through to commissioning.
• Strong capability in SCADA platform selection, system architecture, and integration.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, vendor evaluations, and cost estimates.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across AEMO, NSPs, OEMs, and project delivery teams.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Highly Regarded

• Experience coordinating grid connection applications with AEMO and NSPs.
• Strong understanding of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and regulatory environment.
• Exposure to renewable energy projects, particularly BESS and solar.

If you’re a SCADA specialist ready to lead system design, select platforms, and deliver technically challenging energy projects, we want to hear from you.

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