Senior PLC & SCADA Automation Engineer (GeoSCADA)

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

Job summary

CNFiTech Engineering in Sydney is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems for major utility and government projects. Regular site attendance, FAT/SAT, and client engagement are required.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of experience, Siemens S7/TIA Portal expertise, and a track record in delivering multidisciplinary projects with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience designing, building, testing and commissioning PLC/SCADA on industrial and utility projects.
• Experience with Siemens S7, Step 7, and TIA Portal.
• Bachelor’s degree recognised by Engineers Australia in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems.
• Manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop control system designs, specifications, requirements, and documentation.
• Analyse plant and equipment performance to identify automation, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects and resolve issues.
• Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
• Define equipment, instrumentation, network, and control system requirements.
• Ensure systems meet engineering, safety, quality, and client standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and performance reviews.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, modifications, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership through project delivery from concept to operation.
• Prepare operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.

Skills

Siemens S7

Step 7

TIA Portal

Schneider M580

ClearSCADA

GeoSCADA

Electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Mechatronics

Tools

Schneider M580 PLC hardware

Job description

CNFiTech Engineering in Sydney is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems for major utility and government projects. Regular site attendance, FAT/SAT, and client engagement are required.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of experience, Siemens S7/TIA Portal expertise, and a track record in delivering multidisciplinary projects with safety and quality at the forefront.