SCADA Systems Engineer

Hitachi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual review of performance

Professional development & training

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Extra leave days

Social events

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Systems Engineer for our Sydney, Australia team. You will own end-to-end SCADA design, configuration, alarms, and operator workstation functionality, and provide specialist support across project engineering, testing, and commissioning.

You will collaborate with product teams and site personnel to ensure system readiness and alignment with Hitachi standards. The role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge rail projects in a global

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA systems engineering within complex rail or infrastructure environments.
• Practical experience with Hitachi Rail’s in-house SCADA product, including design, interfaces, integration, testing, and technical support.
• Understanding of SCADA architecture, interfaces, alarms, events, data acquisition, and system monitoring functions.
• Ability to work with product teams, systems engineers, testers, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation, configuration records, and engineering inputs.
• Relevant qualifications in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Information Technology, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Translate product features, system engineering, and project requirements into SCADA design and implementation outputs.
• Support SCADA interface definition and integration with related control, monitoring, communications, and operational systems.
• Develop and maintain SCADA configuration, including alarms, events, graphics, operator workstation functionality, and operational data presentation.
• Support system integration, factory testing, site testing, commissioning, and defect resolution.
• Provide technical support to project engineering, testing, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Maintain SCADA design consistency, configuration control, and alignment with internal product standards.
• Act as a key technical link between the project delivery team and the Hitachi SCADA product team.

Skills

SCADA systems engineering

Rail/Infrastructure experience

Hitachi SCADA product knowledge

System integration & testing

Technical documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Systems/Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Hitachi SCADA interfaces

Job description

Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Job ID:

R0143141

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated SCADA Systems Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Sydney, Australia.

Key responsibilities

The SCADA Systems Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end implementation and technical support of the Hitachi SCADA solution, including:

• Translating product features, system engineering, and project requirements into SCADA design and implementation outputs
• Supporting SCADA interface definition and integration with related control, monitoring, communications, and operational systems
• Developing and maintaining SCADA configuration, including alarms, events, graphics, operator workstation functionality, and operational data presentation
• Supporting system integration, factory testing, site testing, commissioning, and defect resolution
• Providing technical support to project engineering, testing, commissioning, and operations teams
• Maintaining SCADA design consistency, configuration control, and alignment with internal product standards
• Acting as a key technical link between the project delivery team and the Hitachi SCADA product team

Key skills, knowledge and experience

• Experience in SCADA systems engineering within complex rail or infrastructure environments
• Practical experience with Hitachi Rail’s in-house SCADA product, including design, interfaces, integration, testing, and technical support
• Understanding of SCADA architecture, interfaces, alarms, events, data acquisition, and system monitoring functions
• Ability to work with product teams, systems engineers, testers, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation, configuration records, and engineering inputs
• Relevant qualifications in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Information Technology, or similar

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.