OT Engineer

XPT Software; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software is seeking an OT Engineer to design, implement, and optimize OT systems for secure electricity transmission and distribution networks. The role focuses on SCADA, EMS/DMS, substation automation, and OT-IT integration to ensure grid reliability and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will manage SCADA/ADMS platforms, configure RTUs/PLCs/IEDs/HMI, and support real‑time monitoring and control of network assets. 5+ years in utilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, IEC61850 Training, and GICSP are desirable.
• Experience in utilities, transmission/distribution, or grid operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support OT systems for secure grid operation.
• Manage SCADA, EMS/DMS, substation automation, and related networks.
• Configure RTUs/PLCs/IEDs/HMI and support real-time monitoring of assets.
• Perform upgrades, patches, testing and deployment activities.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SCADA/EMS/DMS/ADMS/OMS

RTU/PLC/IED/HMI

IEC61850/IEC60870/DNP3/Modbus

OT Networking TCP/IP/MPLS/VPNs

Power Systems

OT Cybersecurity

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

IEC61850 Training

GICSP

Job description

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
  

JobDescription: OT Engineer (Electricity Distribution & Transmission)

Role Overview

The OT Engineer is responsible for designing,implementing, supporting, and optimizing Operational Technology systems thatenable the secure and reliable operation of electricity transmission anddistribution networks. The role focuses on SCADA, EMS/DMS, substationautomation, communication networks, cybersecurity, and integration between OTand IT environments to ensure grid reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatorycompliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manageand support OT platforms including SCADA, ADMS, DMS, EMS, OMS, andHistorian systems.
  
• Configure,maintain, and troubleshoot RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, HMI, and substationautomation systems.
  
• Supportreal-time monitoring and control of transmission and distribution networkassets.
  
• Performsystem upgrades, patching, testing, and deployment activities.
  

Network & Communications

• ManageOT communication networks including MPLS, fiber, microwave, radio, andTCP/IP-based protocols.
  
• Supportintegration of substations, distributed energy resources, and fielddevices.
  
• Ensurehigh availability and resilience of OT communications infrastructure.
  

Grid Modernization &Integration

• Supportimplementation of Smart Grid, DER, AMI, and Energy Management initiatives.
  
• Integrateoperational systems with enterprise applications and cloud platforms whererequired.
  
• Participatein digital transformation and modernization programs.
  

OT Cybersecurity

• Implementand maintain OT cybersecurity controls aligned with organizational andregulatory standards.
  
• Supportvulnerability assessments, security monitoring, incident response, and auditactivities.
  
• Ensurecompliance with industry regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
  

Project Delivery

• Participatein project design, architecture reviews, testing, commissioning, andcutover activities.
  
• Developtechnical documentation, operational procedures, and support models.
  
• Collaboratewith business, operations, engineering, and vendor teams.
  

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• SCADA,EMS, DMS, ADMS, OMS platforms.
  
• RTU,PLC, IED, HMI, and Substation Automation.
  
• IEC61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus.
  
• OTNetworking, TCP/IP, MPLS, Firewalls, VPNs.
  
• PowerSystems and Electricity Network Operations.
  
• OTCybersecurity and Network Segmentation.
  
• MicrosoftWindows Server and Linux environments.
  

Industry Experience

• 5+years of experience in Utilities, Power, Energy, Transmission, orDistribution sectors.
  
• Experiencesupporting transmission substations, distribution networks, or utilitycontrol centers.
  
• Knowledgeof electricity market operations and grid reliability requirements isdesirable.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor'sDegree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation, ComputerEngineering, or equivalent.
  
• Industrycertifications such as:
  
• Cisco(CCNA/CCNP)
  
• IEC61850 Training
  
• GICSP
  

Key Success Measures

• Highavailability and reliability of OT systems.
  
• Reducedoperational incidents and outages.
  
• Successfulproject delivery within schedule and budget.
  
• Compliancewith cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
  
• Effectivesupport of transmission and distribution operations.
  

Preferred Utility Experience

• Powerlink, Energex,TransGrid, Western Power, CitiPower, Powercor, Jemena, SA Power Networks, orsimilar electricity utilities.
• Experience with GE,Schneider, Siemens, Hitachi Energy, ABB, OSI, or Advanced DistributionManagement Systems (ADMS).

• This profile is suitable forOT Engineers supportingElectricity Transmission, Distribution, ADMS, SCADA, Grid Modernization,and OT Cybersecurity programs.