Senior SCADA Engineer
Location
Docklands, Victoria
Category
Technical & Engineering
Salary
Posted
03-Mar-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Bharghavi Padmanabhan
Reference
184227
Our client AGL is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to join a major SCADA transformation project, leading technical delivery and ensuring the successful implementation of a new Ignition-based SCADA system. This is a 12 month contract role based in Melbourne, Docklands location in a hybrid working environment.
About the Role
• Act as the primary engineering lead for a large SCADA replacement program.
• Oversee technical design reviews, documentation, architecture, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate project engineering activities and manage supplier technical deliverables.
• Lead FAT, SAT, HMI, and system testing.
• Support transition from FactoryTalk View to Ignition, including training and change management.
• Ensure compliance, cybersecurity standards, and accurate technical documentation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, leading technical discussions and requirements gathering.
Skills & Experience
• Strong SCADA engineering experience (Ignition and/or FactoryTalk View preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial automation and protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3).
• Experience in supplier-led delivery environments.
• Testing and integration experience with SCADA/HMI systems.
• Energy or utilities sector exposure is highly desirable.
• Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering (preferred).
What Success Looks Like
• High-quality engineering oversight.
• On-time design approvals and testing outcomes.
• Smooth transition to the new SCADA platform.
Please click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.







