Senior Engineer I, Digital Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Country-specific programs

Descripción de la vacante

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for its Digital Power Application Centre in Australia. You will design, configure, test, and deliver SCADA and metering systems for electrical power applications, owning the full project lifecycle from planning to commissioning.

Requires 5+ years in power/automation engineering, hands-on SCADA experience (EcoStruxure Power Operation preferred), and strong industrial protocols knowledge.

Formación

• 5+ years in a similar engineering role within power systems or automation.
• Experience designing and commissioning SCADA and metering systems (databases, comms, reporting).
• Hands-on with EcoStruxure Power Operation, EPAS or similar SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, OPC UA protocols.
• OT cybersecurity standards knowledge (IEC 62443).

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and test SCADA and metering systems per project specs.
• Own technical delivery across full lifecycle: docs, hardware/software, validation, FAT/SAT, commissioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet technical, quality, and customer requirements.
• Support Project Managers with planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure lead times, delivery, reliability, and quality commitments are met.
• Advance technologies like cybersecurity, microgrids, and virtualization.

Conocimientos

SCADA design & testing

Industrial protocols

OT cybersecurity

Programming (VBA, Python, IEC 61131, _

SQL

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Herramientas

EcoStruxure Power Operation

EPAS

SCADA software

Descripción del empleo

About Us

At Schneider Electric, we empower organisations to make the most of their energy and resources, driving sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation. As a global leader in energy management and automation, we operate in over 100 countries, delivering integrated solutions across energy, infrastructure, industrial processes, buildings, and data centres.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Digital Power Application Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of SCADA and metering systems for electrical power applications. You will play a critical part across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality technical delivery while supporting project performance, customer outcomes, and continuous innovation in digital power solutions.

What you'll do

• Design, configure, and test electrical SCADA and metering systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications and engineering standards
• Own technical delivery across the full lifecycle, including documentation, hardware/software selection, configuration, validation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and post-go-live support
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet technical, quality, and customer requirements
• Support Project Managers with planning, budgeting, financial control, and reporting, ensuring delivery within agreed constraints
• Ensure customer commitments on lead times, delivery, reliability, and quality are achieved
• Contribute to the advancement of emerging technologies such as cybersecurity, microgrids, and virtualisation

About You

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering (or relevant technical trade background)
• 5+ years' experience in a similar engineering role within power systems or automation
• Proven experience in designing and commissioning SCADA and metering systems, including databases, communication devices, and reporting tools
• Hands-on experience with EcoStruxure Power Operation, EPAS, or similar SCADA systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, OPC UA) and their implementation
• Knowledge of power system operations (load shedding, black start, power restoration, start inhibit)
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
• Experience with protection systems, microgrids, and distributed energy resources
• Programming skills (e.g., VBA, Python, IEC 61131, SQL)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible and collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Exposure to cutting-edge digital power, SCADA, and automation technologies
• Work on impactful projects across critical infrastructure and energy sectors

Rewards designed for you

• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

Benefits and Company Culture

We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric.

€40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

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