Control Systems Engineer – SCADA & Power (Flexible)

Pacific Energy; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Remuneration package

EV charging stations

Fruit baskets

Rewards Gateway

Referral bonus

Discounted health insurance

Training and career progression

Job summary

Pacific Energy is looking for an Engineer - Control Systems to join our nationwide team. The role delivers technical and project support across SCADA and control system design, working with multidisciplinary teams to implement, test, optimise, and document systems.

You will contribute to design reviews, safety compliance, and commissioning activities while mentoring junior engineers and expanding expertise in generator control platforms like ComAp and LNG SCADA.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, design processes and project delivery.
• Proven experience in control systems, instrumentation, OT networking, and SCADA/HMI development.
• Skilled in technical writing, documentation, and specification development.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of statutory standards, QA and OSHE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical documentation, specifications, and functional design materials.
• Support SCADA and control system design, development, optimisation, and change management.
• Deliver engineering work across the full project lifecycle, including control logic, equipment specification, schematics, and software testing.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams on ITRs, ITPs, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
• Provide site-based engineering and operational support when required.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture aligned with company values.
• Build expertise in generator control platforms (e.g., ComAp) and support LNG SCADA system development and maintenance.

Skills

Control systems

SCADA/HMI

Instrumentation

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ComAp

SCADA software

Job description

Pacific Energy is looking for an Engineer - Control Systems to join our nationwide team. The role delivers technical and project support across SCADA and control system design, working with multidisciplinary teams to implement, test, optimise, and document systems.

You will contribute to design reviews, safety compliance, and commissioning activities while mentoring junior engineers and expanding expertise in generator control platforms like ComAp and LNG SCADA.