Field SCADA Engineer
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Job Location:
Glen Waverley - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably while powering the nations energy a diverse workforce of more than 2300 we expertly deliver our services across Australia.
About the role
Are you ready to take your SCADA and OT / IT communications expertise to the field and make a real impact on critical infrastructure Zinfra is on the hunt for aField SCADA & Communications Engineerto join our dynamic team supporting the United Energy Electrical Network. This role will be based at our Glen Waverley depot with hybrid working options available once the successful candidate is up to speed.
Key Responsibilities include
- Maintain and support SCADA communication and protection systems across geographically diverse networks
- Collaborate with Host SCADA team and Field Testers to configure commission and maintain RTUs communications equipment and other SCADA equipment
- Deliver project and maintenance tasks including device configuration site acceptance testing fibre communications circuits testing and commissioning hardware repair/replace and system updates
- Provide expert advice on upgrades and hardware improvements
About You
Join a hands-on high-impact role where youll help maintain and evolve critical SCADA and communications infrastructure across the United Energy Electrical Network. Youll work both independently and in teams and be part of a1-in-4 on-call roster ensuring 24/7 network reliability and support when it matters most.
- Knowledge ofDNP3 Modbus and IECprotocols fibre optic networks RF data communications (P2P P2MP modem and IoT). Also an understanding of WAN / MAN area communications techniques would be highly desirable. i.e. MPLS SD-WAN etc
- Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology or similar or extensive experience in a similar role
- Industry experience with SCADA and remote communications systems in utilities or power sectors
- Hands-on skills with RTUs (SEL Foxbor / Schneider CGI / Logica) WAN MAN and LAN communications networks
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in high-voltage environments
Why you should work for us
What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to peoples lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.
Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards including being a certified family-friendly workplace flexible work arrangements various leave benefits career development pathways a wellbeing program and more.
We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group all ages differing abilities the LGBTIQ community neurodiverse individuals and those with multiple or intersecting identities.
We believe Zinfra is a great place to belongbut dont just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical reference checks and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties:Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Tcp/IP
- Distributed Control Systems
- Data Collection
- NEC
- TCP
- Wastewater
- Lua
- Ethernet
- Visual Basic
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mentoring
