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

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📌 Senior SCADA Systems Engineer – HV Renewables & Utilities (Queensland)
🏢 Talesca
📍 Queensland