Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer — Grid-Scale Renewables

AGL Energy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Energy's Construction team is looking for a Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead critical engineering scopes for new grid-scale energy projects. You will drive SCADA and control system design, commissioning and integration across renewables, with flexibility to be based in any national office, preferring Sydney, Newcastle or Melbourne.

You bring a degree in Electrical Engineering, membership eligibility with Engineers Australia (CPEng preferred), and proven experience in SCADA.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Electrical Engineering and be eligible for Engineers Australia membership; CPEng preferred.
• Proven experience in SCADA and controls engineering across grid-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international standards, process safety, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA and control engineering activities across all project phases.
• Develop technical specifications and design criteria for major equipment and systems.
• Govern deliverables from contractors to ensure standards and project requirements are met.
• Coordinate and manage technical workstreams with safe, compliant execution.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

SCADA & controls engineering

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Negotiation skills

Emerging energy technologies

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Engineers Australia membership eligible; CPEng preferred

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

AGL Energy's Construction team is looking for a Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead critical engineering scopes for new grid-scale energy projects. You will drive SCADA and control system design, commissioning and integration across renewables, with flexibility to be based in any national office, preferring Sydney, Newcastle or Melbourne.

You bring a degree in Electrical Engineering, membership eligibility with Engineers Australia (CPEng preferred), and proven experience in SCADA.