Lead SCADA Engineer

Vinova; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure business is seeking a SCADA Engineer to lead the integration and design for Battery Energy Storage projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the renewables sector, specifically BESS projects, and will be responsible for SCADA architecture and operational readiness. This role offers a supportive work culture and flexible working conditions to foster your career growth in the clean energy transition.

Benefits

Flexible working with office and site exposure

Long-term career progression

Collaborative culture with strong leadership backing

Qualifications

• Proven delivery of at least one operational BESS project in SCADA/integration.
• Hands-on expertise with protocols and AEMO requirements.
• Strong commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA architecture design and integration for BESS projects.
• Configure and program SCADA software, HMIs, PLCs, RTUs, and telemetry systems.
• Direct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, liaising with clients and vendors.

Skills

SCADA software configuration

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

What will this job do to improve your life?

This is a long-term opportunity to cement your expertise in the fast-growing renewables sector. You will gain full lifecycle exposure on utility-scale BESS projects, significantly boosting your career profile and future marketability. With the backing of a supportive engineering team and leadership group, you'll have autonomy, technical authority and the chance to make a tangible impact in the clean energy transition.

About the role

Reporting into the Project Lead, you will collaborate with electrical, protection, communications and civil engineering teams, while also engaging with OEMs, Network Service Providers (NSPs) and AEMO. You will lead SCADA design and integration delivery to ensure successful energisation, registration and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA architecture design and integration for BESS projects
• Configure and program SCADA software, HMIs, PLCs, RTUs and telemetry systems
• Direct Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, liaising with client and vendors
• Drive integration with EMS, DERMS and other operational platforms

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Control Systems Engineering (or trade equivalent)
• Proven delivery of at least one operational BESS project in SCADA/integration
• Hands-on expertise with protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus) and AEMO requirements
• Strong problem-solving, leadership and commissioning experience

Benefits

• Flexible working with a mix of office and site exposure
• Long-term career progression in a growing renewables business
• Work on industry-leading Battery Energy Storage projects
• Supportive culture with strong leadership backing

Company & culture

Vinova are working with a leading energy infrastructure business, recognised for delivering cutting-edge BESS projects across Australia. With strong C-level support and a collaborative engineering environment, you'll be joining a team committed to innovation, compliance and sustainability.