OT Engineer

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

Job summary

XPT Software Australia PTY Ltd is seeking an OT Engineer to design, implement, and support OT systems that enable secure and reliable electricity transmission and distribution networks. The role focuses on SCADA, EMS/DMS, substation automation, and integration between OT and IT environments to ensure grid reliability and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will manage OT platforms, configure RTUs/PLCs/IEDs/HMI, support real-time monitoring, and participate in system upgrades and cyber

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Utilities/Energy/Transmission/Distribution sectors.
• Experience with OT cybersecurity considerations and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support, and optimize OT systems for secure grid operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, HMI, and substation automation equipment.
• Support real-time monitoring and control of transmission and distribution networks.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, testing, and deployments.

Skills

SCADA/EMS/DMS

RTU/PLC/IED

HMI/SubstationAutomation

OT Networking

IEC61850

DNP3/Modbus

Cybersecurity

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Engineering

CCNA/CCNP

IEC61850 Training

GICSP

Tools

ADMS/EMS/DMS tools

HMI/SCADA platforms

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.