The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

Shape the future of energy through cutting-edge Operational Technology. We’re looking for a Senior OT Project Engineer to lead the delivery of critical Operational Technology (OT) programs across power and gas assets. This is a high-impact role where you’ll combine technical expertise with project leadership to deliver secure, reliable and future-ready OT solutions.

About The Role As a senior member of the OT Engineering team, you will drive end-to-end delivery of complex projects spanning SCADA, Historian, control systems, networks and cyber security. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations across essential energy infrastructure.

We're building an inclusive engineering team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage women to apply, along with people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people of all ages and cultures.

What You’ll Do

Lead delivery of OT packages and programs of work that achieve business outcomes

Develop and configure IT/OT systems and devices to deliver project scope

Provide technical design, assurance and consultancy services for OT solutions





Support project resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and deliver agreed milestones within timeframes and budgets

Manage risk and change within critical operational environments

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability uplift

Contribute to OT standards, governance and continuous improvement

Build effective relationships with internal teams, service providers, contractors, consultants, industry groups and regulators

Support the BAU team when required

Travel to operational sites occasionally, as required

What You Bring

Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronics, Control Systems or Power Systems Engineering

Registered professional engineer with relevant accreditation, such as RPEQ/RPEV, is essential; Chartered status with Engineers Australia is desirable

7+ years' experience in the design, construction, operation or maintenance of OT for power generation, power transmission, gas transmission, gas processing, LNG, utilities or associated industries

Strong customer focus and a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder solutions that meet operational requirements

Technical Expertise Essential Experience

Configuration and development of SCADA/DCS (GeoSCADA or similar), Data Historian, Control Systems, Safety Systems, PLC/RTU and related technologies





Risk management and Management of Change in live operational environments

Working knowledge

Industry protocols such as ICCP/TASE.2, DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus and OPC

IT/OT networking, including switching, routing and firewalls

Applicable cyber security standards and frameworks, including IEC 62443 and AESCSF

Project management tools, lifecycles and methodologies, including package management across the project lifecycle

Desirable Experience

Power system operations, including regulated and deregulated energy markets such as NEM and WEM, and microgrids

Energy Management Systems and functions such as dispatch and Automatic Generation Control

Energy regulatory requirements and relevant Australian and international codes and standards

Process safety standards, including IEC 61511, and alarm management

Maximo, ServiceNow, programming or scripting, and project management qualifications or certification

Working at APA At APA, we’re committed to fostering a protected and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, versatile working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at your best.

We are APA At APA, we’re taking on

📌 Senior OT SCADA Project Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 APA Group
📍 Canberra