OT SCADA Project Engineer

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Apa · Brisbane Ann Street

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About the role

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 gas and power 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver OT programs of work aligned to business outcomes

Oversee project planning, resourcing, scheduling and execution

Provide technical design, assurance and consultancy services

Ensure delivery of projects on time, on budget and to scope

Manage risk and change within critical operational environments

Mentor engineers and uplift team capability

Strengthen OT standards, governance and continuous improvement

Build strong relationships across internal teams, vendors and regulators

What You Bring

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or Power Engineering

RPEQ/RPEV (or equivalent) registration - essential

7+ years' experience in OT within power, gas, LNG, or utilities sectors

Proven success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Technical Expertise

You bring deep, hands-on experience across:

SCADA (Geo-SCADA or similar), Historians & Control Systems

OT networks, RTUs and industrial communications

Cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, AESCSF)

Protocols such as ICCP, DNP3, IEC61850, Modbus, OPC

Risk management & Management of Change in live environments

Bonus if you have experience with:

DCS/GMS/EMS/AGC, energy markets (NEM/WEM), microgrids

Maximo, ServiceNow, or project management certifications

Working at APA

At APA, we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

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 their best.

We are APA

At APA, we're taking on one of Australia's greatest challenges: the energy transition. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to securing Australia's energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia's energy future. We'd love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes on Saturday, 4 July 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4506

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

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