Test Automation Engineer - SCADA / PI Historian

DWS; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 133,200 - 162,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Paid learning and certifications

Active social club

Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer with expertise in SCADA/EMS systems and OT integration. This role involves driving test automation activities across key systems projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages, along with experience in PI Historian. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SCADA/EMS systems and OT integration required.
• Familiarity with SCADA protocols and secure data exchange is a must.
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee test automation activities across major systems projects.

Skills

SCADA / EMS systems and OT integration

SCADA protocols (ICCP, DNP3)

Automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Katalon studio)

Scripting languages (Python, Java)

Experience with PI Historian

Power system applications

Job description

Test Automation Engineer

DWS is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer with strong knowledge of SCADA/EMS systems & OT integration and experience with PI Historian to join us working on client site, where you will be responsible for driving and overseeing test automation activities across major systems projects.

Type: Max term
Length: 1 year, possible extension
Start: mid-Feb 2026
Location: Melbourne CBD
Style: Hybrid - 3 days per week in CBD office + WFH
Salary: up to $148K package, inc. super

Essential Skills and Experience

• SCADA / EMS systems and OT integration
• Familiarity with SCADA protocols (ICCP, DNP3) and secure data exchange
• Proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Katalon studio) and scripting languages (Python, Java)
• Experience with PI Historian and power system applications

Benefits

• Ongoing professional and career development
• Paid learning and certifications (chosen entirely by you), with completion bonuses
• An active social club that hosts regular, subsidised events
• Corporate discounts on a range of services and products, including health insurance, gym memberships, Apple products and much more

About Us

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long‑term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them.

Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights - DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.

DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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