Senior OT SCADA Project Engineer

APA Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave 18 weeks

Job summary

APA Group is seeking a Senior OT Project Engineer to lead end-to-end OT programs across gas and power assets, delivering secure, reliable and future-ready solutions.

You will drive SCADA, historians, control systems, networks and cybersecurity initiatives to ensure projects are on time, on budget and within scope. The role offers growth, mentorship and exposure to energy-transition programs within a large, safety-conscious organisation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in OT within power, gas, LNG, or utilities sectors.
• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Power Engineering.
• Experience leading OT projects spanning SCADA, cybersecurity and networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver OT programs aligned to business outcomes.
• Oversee planning, resourcing, scheduling and execution.
• Provide technical design, assurance and consultancy services.
• Ensure delivery on time, on budget and to scope.
• Manage risk and change in live OT environments.
• Mentor engineers and uplift team capability.
• Strengthen OT standards, governance and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships across teams, vendors and regulators.

Skills

OT leadership

Electrical/Controls

Power/Gas exp

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Controls/Power Eng

Tools

SCADA

Historians

Control Systems

Industrial networks

IEC 62443

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Shape the future of energy through cutting-edge Operational Technology.

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia's energy future. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it with our customers and communities as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We're looking for a Senior OT Project Engineer to lead the delivery of critical Operational Technology (OT) programs across gas and power assets. This is a high-impact role where you'll combine technical expertise with project leadership to deliver secure, reliable and future-ready OT solutions.

About the Role

As a senior member of the OT Engineering team, you will drive end-to-end delivery of complex projects spanning SCADA, Historian, control systems, networks, and cyber security. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations across essential energy infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver OT programs of work aligned to business outcomes
• Oversee project planning, resourcing, scheduling and execution
• Provide technical design, assurance and consultancy services
• Ensure delivery of projects on time, on budget and to scope
• Manage risk and change within critical operational environments
• Mentor engineers and uplift team capability
• Strengthen OT standards, governance and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships across internal teams, vendors and regulators

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Power Engineering
• 7+ years' experience in OT within power, gas, LNG, or utilities sectors

Technical Expertise

You bring deep, hands-on experience across:

• SCADA (Geo-SCADA or similar), Historians & Control Systems
• OT networks, RTUs and industrial communications
• Cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, AESCSF)
• Protocols such as ICCP, DNP3, IEC61850, Modbus, OPC
• Risk management & Management of Change in live environments

Bonus if you have experience with:

• DCS/GMS/EMS/AGC, energy markets (NEM/WEM), microgrids
• Maximo, ServiceNow, or project management certifications

Working at APA

At APA, we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.
We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we'll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we're taking on one of Australia's greatest challenges: the energy transition. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to securing Australia's energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia's energy future. We'd love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes on Thursday 1st of October. Role Reference Number: JR4506.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.