Job Description:
About Us
At Schneider Electric, we empower organisations to make the most of their energy and resources, driving sustainability, efficiency, and digital transformation. As a global leader in energy management and automation, we operate in over 100 countries, delivering integrated solutions across energy, infrastructure, industrial processes, buildings, and data centres.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Digital Power Application Centre.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of SCADA and metering systems for electrical power applications. You will play a critical part across the full project lifecycle—ensuring high-quality technical delivery while supporting project performance, customer outcomes, and continuous innovation in digital power solutions.
What you’ll do
You will lead technical execution across projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
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Design, configure, and test electrical SCADA and metering systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications and engineering standards
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Own technical delivery across the full lifecycle, including documentation, hardware/software selection, configuration, validation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and post-go-live support
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Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet technical, quality, and customer requirements
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Support Project Managers with planning, budgeting, financial control, and reporting, ensuring delivery within agreed constraints
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Ensure customer commitments on lead times, delivery, reliability, and quality are achieved
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Contribute to the advancement of emerging technologies such as cybersecurity, microgrids, and virtualisation
(External) English Qualifications:
About You
You are a technically strong and customer-focused engineer with deep experience in SCADA systems and power automation, capable of delivering complex projects in dynamic environments.
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Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering (or relevant technical trade background)
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5+ years’ experience in a similar engineering role within power systems or automation
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Proven experience in designing and commissioning SCADA and metering systems, including databases, communication devices, and reporting tools
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Hands-on experience with EcoStruxure Power Operation, EPAS, or similar SCADA systems
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Strong knowledge of industrial protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, OPC UA) and their implementation
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Knowledge of power system operations (load shedding, black start, power restoration, start inhibit)
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Understanding of OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443)
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Experience with protection systems, microgrids, and distributed energy resources
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Programming skills (e.g., VBA, Python, IEC 61131, SQL)
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader shaping the future of energy and digital power systems.
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Flexible and collaborative working environment
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Career development opportunities within a global organisation
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Exposure to cutting-edge digital power, SCADA, and automation technologies
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Work on impactful projects across critical infrastructure and energy sectors
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about SCADA, power systems, and digital transformation, and want to be part of a team driving innovation in energy, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
