Senior SCADA Engineer for Energy & Renewables, Melbourne

Agl; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer based in Melbourne to lead and optimise SCADA/OT control systems across our Gas & Renewables portfolio. You will manage end-to-end SCADA operations for BESS and other assets, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will guide remote operator teams, deliver large-scale projects, and embed Life Saving Rules and HSE practices in all activities. This role is on-site in Melbourne with flexible work arrangements possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Control Systems Engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy industrial SCADA environments.
• Chartered Registration with Engineers Australia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion strategic operating, dispatch, and maintenance approaches.
• Deliver SCADA support services, ensuring system availability and Dispatch Centre integration.
• Conduct system health checks, daily monitoring, and change management.
• Provide subject matter expertise during major projects, from construction through commissioning.
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems, telemetry, HMI, control systems, and data networks.
• Embed AGL's Life Saving Rules and HSE practices into all activities.

Skills

SCADA

Electrical/Control Systems

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Tertiary degree in Electrical/Control Systems Engineering

Job description

AGL is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer based in Melbourne to lead and optimise SCADA/OT control systems across our Gas & Renewables portfolio. You will manage end-to-end SCADA operations for BESS and other assets, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will guide remote operator teams, deliver large-scale projects, and embed Life Saving Rules and HSE practices in all activities. This role is on-site in Melbourne with flexible work arrangements possible.