Test Automation Engineer - SCADA / PI Historian
Posted 2 weeks ago by DWS Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Melbourne, Australia
Summary: DWS is looking for a Test Automation Engineer with expertise in SCADA/EMS systems and OT integration, along with experience in PI Historian. The role involves overseeing test automation activities for major systems projects at the client site. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the Melbourne CBD office, with a start date in mid-February 2026. Applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency, as visa sponsorship is not available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and oversee test automation activities across major systems projects.
- Utilize strong knowledge of SCADA/EMS systems and OT integration.
- Implement automation tools and scripting languages for testing purposes.
- Work with PI Historian and power system applications.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of SCADA/EMS systems and OT integration.
- Familiarity with SCADA protocols (ICCP, DNP3) and secure data exchange.
- Proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Katalon studio) and scripting languages (Python, Java).
- Experience with PI Historian and power system applications.
Salary (Rate): £148000 yearly
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DWS is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer with strong knowledge of SCADA / EMS systems & OT integration and experience with PI Historian to join us working on client site, where you will be responsible for driving and overseeing test automation activities across major systems projects.
Type: Max term
Length: 1 year, possible extension
Start : mid-Feb 2026
Location : Melbourne CBD
Style : Hybrid - 3 days per week in CBD office + WFH
Salary : up to $148K package, inc. super
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong knowledge of SCADA / EMS systems and OT integration
- Familiarity with SCADA protocols (ICCP, DNP3) and secure data exchange
- Proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Katalon studio) and scripting languages (Python, Java)
- Experience with PI Historian and power system applications
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights - DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
Working at DWS offers you:
- Ongoing professional and career development
- Paid learning and certifications (chosen entirely by you), with completion bonuses
- An active social club that hosts regular, subsidised events
- Corporate discounts on a range of services and products, including health insurance, gym memberships, Apple products and much more
About Us:
Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights - DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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