Principal Specialist – Power Plant Integration and Control

Envision Energy Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Energy Australia is seeking a Principal Specialist to lead our Power Plant Integration and Control efforts from Melbourne. You will design, configure, commission and optimize advanced control systems for renewable plants and grid synchronization across Australia and global markets.

You will guide FAT/SAT, coordinate with R&D and customers, and develop roadmaps for new features while mentoring engineers and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in SCADA and/or Power Plant Integration & Control engineering for utility-scale projects.
• Experience with site commissioning in OEM/EPC environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA.
• Hands-on PPC/EMS/BMS integration and utility communication interfaces.
• Fluent English and proven stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, commissioning and testing for grid-compliance SCADA/PPC products.
• Oversee FAT/SAT and end-to-end commissioning, model validation and grid tests.
• Collaborate with R&D to tailor solutions for customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical roadmaps and contribute to product feature strategy.
• Mentor engineers and manage contractors across projects and regions.

Skills

SCADA

Power Plant Integration

Control Engineering

Industrial protocols

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

PPC

EMS

BMS

SCADA

PLC/RTU

Industrial networking

Job description

Lead the Future of the Energy Transition

The global energy transition is accelerating, and grid integration and control has become one of the most critical enablers of renewable energy power plants worldwide.

Envision Energy is seeking an exceptional Principal Specialist to lead our Power Plant Integration and Control efforts in our Global Grid Technology Centre of Excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of grid integration and control for one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.

This technical leadership and execution role will drive Envision Energy's grid integration and control strategy across wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hybrid renewable projects and emerging smart grid technologies. You will provide strategic technical and execution leadership, influence international industry standards, lead complex design, integration and control activities of the Envision SCADA/PPC products and help position Envision as a global leader in renewable energy integration.

If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, influencing the future of power systems, and collaborating with high-performing global teams, we'd like to hear from you.

Working as part of Envision Energy's Global Grid Technology Centre of Excellence, you will collaborate with internationally recognised experts across engineering, product development, commercial, project delivery and executive leadership while partnering with utilities, regulators, certification bodies and customers across global markets.

The Opportunity

The Power Plant Integration and Control role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and optimizing the advanced industrial control systems that govern renewable power plant operations and electrical grid synchronization. This role sits at the intersection of automation software, hardware integration, and electrical engineering, ensuring that power generation assets operate at peak safety, maximum efficiency, and in full compliance with grid code requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, commissioning and testing, integration and control activities for grid compliance, of Envision' SCADA/PPC products for renewable power plants in Australia and across the globe.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and end-to-end commissioning activities and performance testing, supporting model validation activities and grid compliance tests.
• Perform point-to-point testing, signal validation, and communication verification. Troubleshoot SCADA/PPC communication and control issues during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Envision R&D to develop solutions to comply with the customers' technical and regulatory requirements. Identify deviations from our standard products and where possible develop customised solutions to meet the requirements.
• Develop functional specifications and design documents as required to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Sub-contractor management, including scoping and managing technical and commercial requirements and management of contractors during all project phases.
• Collaborate with the grid experts to interpret and assess international grid codes pertinent to power plant integration and control across Australia and global markets.
• Develop strategic technical roadmaps that support new product features, technologies and future grid integration capability.
• Support commercial negotiations relating to the grid integration and control aspects and connection agreements, compliance requirements, contracts and technical risk management.
• Provide strategic technical and execution leadership across grid integration and control, compliance, and testing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence across global teams.
• Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory developments and market trends to ensure Envision remains at the forefront of global grid integration and control technology.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians in SCADA/PPC system operations and maintenance, and fault-finding techniques.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in SCADA and/or Power Plant Integration & Control engineering for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, Wind, Substations, or power generation projects.
• Previous site commissioning experience within an OEM and /or EPC environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including:
• IEC 61850
• IEC 60870-5-101/104
• Modbus RTU/TCP
• DNP3
• OPC UA
• Experience with RTUs, PLCs, industrial networking, fiber optic systems, switches, VPNs, and communication gateways.
• Hands-on experience with Power Plant Controllers (PPC), Energy Management System (EMS), Battery Management System (BMS) integration, and utility communication interfaces.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve communication and automation issues under site conditions.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation and testing procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Fluent English is required.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with utilities, system operators, regulators, certification bodies, customers and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and strategic influencing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Based in Melbourne with national and international travel as required.

Why Join Envision Energy?

At Envision, we're helping accelerate the global transition to a net-zero future through world-leading renewable energy, battery energy storage and smart grid solutions.

Recognised globally for innovation and sustainability, Envision has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, named to Fortune's "Change the World" list, and recognised among the world's smartest companies by MIT Technology Review.

Joining Envision means becoming part of a global team committed to delivering industry-leading technologies that enable a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable energy future.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of renewable energy integration on a global scale, shaping the technologies, standards and commercial strategies that will power tomorrow's energy systems.