Senior Scada Engineer

PSD Energy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

PSD Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across solar farms, BESS, substations, and transmission infrastructure across Australia.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with commissioning teams, engineers, and stakeholders to drive outcomes from design through energisation, delivering reliable control and monitoring systems on EPC projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SCADA engineering in energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong experience with substation SCADA systems (essential).
• Exposure to solar and/or BESS projects is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of SCADA systems for renewable and substation projects.
• Develop SCADA architectures, communication networks, and control interfaces.
• Configure and integrate RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms.
• Manage communications protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC).
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with client, OEMs, and network service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and utility requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

SCADA engineering

RTU/PLC/HMI

IEC 61850

DNP3/Modbus/OPC

Substation SCADA

Solar/BESS experience

System commissioning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Schneider Electric SCADA

Siemens SCADA

GE SCADA

ABB SCADA

Job description

PSD Energy is seeking a highly capable Senior SCADA Engineer to support the delivery of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia.

This role will see you leading the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across solar farms, BESS, substations, and transmission infrastructure. You will play a critical role in ensuring reliable, high-performance control and monitoring systems across our EPC projects.

Working closely with commissioning teams, engineers and project stakeholders, you will drive outcomes from design through to energisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the design and delivery of SCADA systems for renewable and substation projects
2. Develop SCADA architectures, communication networks, and control system interfaces
3. configure and integrate RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms
4. manage communications protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC, etc.)
5. support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning.
6. Interface with client, OEMs, and network service providers
7. ensure compliance with Australian standards and utility requirements
8. troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues
9. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

Skills & Experience

1. 5+ years' experience in SCADA engineering with energy, utilities, or infrastructure
2. Strong experience with substation SCADA systems (essential)
3. Exposure to solar and/or BESS project (highly advantageous)
4. Proven experience with RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA platforms (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, GE, ABB)
5. Solid understanding of IEC 61850 and industrial communication protocols
6. Experience in commissioning and live site environments
7. Strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail
8. Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

1. Work on large-scale renewable energy projects shaping Australia's future
2. Strong pipeline across solar, BESS, and substation EPC delivery
3. Competitive salary
4. Flexible working arrangements where possible
5. On-site free gym
6. A high-performing, no-nonsense team that gets projects delivered

Why PSD Energy?

At PSD Energy, we're not just building projects - we're building capability. You'll be part of a business that values delivery, accountability and technical excellence, with real opportunities to influence outcomes and grow your career.