Senior SCADA engineer | OT Design Manager | SCADA & Control designer

Your new company

A great opportunity to work for an organisation which has diverse geographic regions, from remote communities to metropolitan areas, requiring advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology.

Location: Western suburbs, Perth
Pay Rate: $120-130 p hr + Superannuation based on experience

Your new role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior OT Design Manager - SCADA & control systems to lead the design, development, and management of our control systems infrastructure.

What you'll need to succeed

As a senior leader in our Operational Technology (OT) team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our automated systems. You'll provide strategic and technical guidance across all phases of control systems design, with a strong focus on standard compliance, advanced process control, and system architecture. This is also a unique opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of engineers in a critical infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on impactful projects
  
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and mentorship
  
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
  

• Lead the design and development of SCADA and control systems for water utility operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISA standards).
• Develop and maintain control system and SCADA standards, templates, and documentation.
• Oversee advanced process control strategies including cascade and constraint control.
• Guide the design and commissioning of plant sequence controls and chemical dosing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system architecture and integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
  
  Key Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15-20+ years of experience in SCADA instrumentation and control systems design.
• Proven project management experience in SCADA/control systems environments.
• Deep understanding of ISA standards and their practical application.
• Demonstrated experience in developing water utility design standards and software templates.
• Expertise in process control, regulatory control, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA/control system architecture and chemical dosing control.
  
  
  
  What you'll get in return
  
  
  
  What you need to do now
  
  If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected], or call us now.
  
  If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.