About the Role

Elecnor is seeking a Lead SCADA Engineer / SCADA Manager to take ownership of the strategic leadership, design, delivery, and compliance of our SCADA, IT, and cybersecurity systems. In this key technical leadership role, you will oversee automation infrastructure across our portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy and grid-connection projects.

Why You’ll Love being part of the Elecnor Team

Elecnor is a trusted industry leader known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. We offer stable careers and opportunities to grow, and our culture is built on respect and support—empowering our teams, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of energy together.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and resource a team of SCADA engineers across a portfolio of renewable energy projects.
- Oversee the SCADA, IT, and cybersecurity basis of design, control logic, and network architectures.
- Manage interface points between plant SCADA, OEM equipment, AEMO market dispatch, and NSPs (TNSPs/DNSPs).
- Review and approve technical documentation, signal lists, HMI designs, and control algorithms.
- Prepare RFPs, evaluate suppliers, and support contract negotiations for SCADA, CCTV, and IT sub-systems.
- Track subcontractor progress, manage delivery schedules, and approve payment claims.
- Drive FAT, SAT, and E2E signal testing in coordination with site teams, AEMO, and network providers.
- Support Grid Connection teams through R1 registration, hold point testing, and R2 validation (FCAS, V/f control).
- Act as the senior escalation point for critical troubleshooting to minimise downtime and generation loss.
- Enforce Safety in Design, govern quality via ITPs/ITCs, and ensure HSE compliance across all project phases.
- Provide high-level progress, risk, and milestone reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders.




- Oversee the final handover of operational manuals, as-builts, and documentation to the O&M; team.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, Automation & Control, IT, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience (8+ years) in SCADA, automation, and control systems design, commissioning, and management within utility-scale renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS).
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist subconsultants/contractors.
- In-depth experience with leading SCADA software platforms (e.g., Siemens WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition, Ovation) and PLC/RTU environments.
- Proven knowledge of network design, industrial communications architecture, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to critical infrastructure.
- Experience with power system integration, AEMO registration/compliance processes, and TNSP interface requirements in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
- Experience with cybersecurity systems and its management, preferably with the Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification will be highly regarded.

Skills and Abilities:

- Flexibility and adaptability in an international working environment
- Team building capabilities.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to implement new ideas and implement systems.
- General administration skills





The Company Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do.

Our inclusive and respectful culture welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every chance is open to all.

Veterans and active defence reserve members, people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Direct applications only.

We do not accept or consider unsolicited submissions from recruitment agencies.

📌 Lead SCADA Engineer/SCADA Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Elecnor Australia
📍 Brisbane