Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer — Lead Grid-Scale Innovation

AGL; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking a Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead critical engineering scopes for grid-scale energy projects. This senior technical role drives SCADA and control systems design, commissioning, and integration across renewable energy initiatives.

The role offers flexibility to be based in national offices, with a preference for Sydney, Newcastle, or Melbourne. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with Engineers Australia eligibility; CPEng is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Degree in Electrical Engineering and Engineers Australia eligibility.
• CPEng certification highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in SCADA and controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international standards, process safety, lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA and control engineering activities across grid-scale projects.
• Develop specifications and design criteria for major equipment and systems.
• Review and govern deliverables from contractors, OEMs, and consultants.
• Coordinate and manage technical workstreams with safety compliance.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Controls engineering

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AGL is seeking a Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead critical engineering scopes for grid-scale energy projects. This senior technical role drives SCADA and control systems design, commissioning, and integration across renewable energy initiatives.

The role offers flexibility to be based in national offices, with a preference for Sydney, Newcastle, or Melbourne. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with Engineers Australia eligibility; CPEng is highly preferred.