Senior SCADA Systems Engineer – HV Renewables & Utilities

Talesca; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-ownership role with real impact across landmark projects

Strong technical mentorship and autonomy

Pathways for team leadership and project delivery

Job summary

A specialist systems integration firm in Brisbane is looking for a Senior SCADA Systems Engineer for HV Renewables & Utilities. This role involves leading the full technical lifecycle of SCADA systems, mentoring junior engineers, and overseeing complex renewable energy projects. Ideal candidates should have advanced knowledge of SCADA systems and experience in transmission or distribution infrastructure. Join us in driving impactful solutions in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead or mentor other engineers on technical delivery.
• Strong attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to documentation and QA.
• Comfortable managing stakeholders and coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Can operate independently, but still thrives in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full technical lifecycle of SCADA, software, and systems integration delivery.
• Designing and configuring SCADA systems, programming and testing control solutions.
• Setting up networking and virtual environments, and overseeing site commissioning.
• Ensure design, configuration, testing, and QA are completed on schedule.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of HV SCADA systems and control architectures

Solid experience across transmission or distribution network infrastructure

Strong understanding of HV protection systems and schemes

Programming and scripting experience (Python, IEC61131-3, or similar)

SCADA configuration using platforms such as Citect, Ignition, Zenon, or similar

SQL/database integration and historian systems

Hands-on experience with networking, routing, and cyber security principles

Proficiency with virtual environments (e.g. VMware ESXi)

Familiarity with telecommunications systems (radio, fibre, 4G/LTE, etc.)

CAD and schematic drafting review skills

Tools

Citect

Ignition

Zenon

SQL

VMware ESXi

Job description

Senior SCADA Systems Engineer – HV Renewables & Utilities

A newly created senior role has opened up with a specialist systems integration team delivering some of Australia’s most technically challenging utility-scale renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

This position suits someone who wants more than just design work someone ready to lead SCADA and integration scopes from concept through commissioning, across transmission, distribution, and generation assets.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for the full technical lifecycle of SCADA, software, and systems integration delivery. That means designing and configuring SCADA systems, programming and testing control solutions, setting up networking and virtual environments, and seeing your work through to site commissioning.

You’ll also play a key leadership role within the team, mentoring junior engineers, interfacing with clients, and helping shape delivery frameworks across multiple concurrent projects.

Required Experience & Skills

Technical

• Advanced knowledge of HV SCADA systems and control architectures
• Solid experience across transmission or distribution network infrastructure
• Strong understanding of HV protection systems and schemes
• Programming and scripting experience (Python, IEC61131-3, or similar)
• SCADA configuration using platforms such as Citect, Ignition, Zenon, or similar
• SQL/database integration and historian systems
• Hands-on experience with networking, routing, and cyber security principles
• Proficiency with virtual environments (e.g. VMware ESXi)
• Familiarity with telecommunications systems (radio, fibre, 4G/LTE, etc.)
• CAD and schematic drafting review skills

Professional

• Ability to lead or mentor other engineers on technical delivery
• Strong attention to detail, with a disciplined approach to documentation and QA
• Comfortable managing stakeholders and coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams
• Can operate independently, but still thrives in a team environment

What’s On Offer

• High-ownership role with real impact across landmark projects
• A flat structure with strong technical mentorship and autonomy
• Broad exposure across control systems, software, networking, and commissioning
• Pathways into team leadership, technical design authority, or project delivery

Ready to lead the next wave of renewable energy and utility integration projects?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Design

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Electric Power Generation