OT Engineer

Job
Description: OT Engineer (Electricity Distribution & Transmission)

Role Overview

The OT Engineer is responsible for designing,
implementing, supporting, and optimizing Operational Technology systems that
enable the secure and reliable operation of electricity transmission and
distribution networks. The role focuses on SCADA, EMS/DMS, substation
automation, communication networks, cybersecurity, and integration between OT
and IT environments to ensure grid reliability, operational efficiency, and regulatory
compliance.

Key Responsibilities

OT Systems Engineering &
Support

• Manage
  and support OT platforms including SCADA, ADMS, DMS, EMS, OMS, and
  Historian systems.
  
• Configure,
  maintain, and troubleshoot RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, HMI, and substation
  automation systems.
  
• Support
  real-time monitoring and control of transmission and distribution network
  assets.
  
• Perform
  system upgrades, patching, testing, and deployment activities.
  

Network & Communications

• Manage
  OT communication networks including MPLS, fiber, microwave, radio, and
  TCP/IP-based protocols.
  
• Support
  integration of substations, distributed energy resources, and field
  devices.
  
• Ensure
  high availability and resilience of OT communications infrastructure.
  

Grid Modernization &
Integration

• Support
  implementation of Smart Grid, DER, AMI, and Energy Management initiatives.
  
• Integrate
  operational systems with enterprise applications and cloud platforms where
  required.
  
• Participate
  in digital transformation and modernization programs.
  

OT Cybersecurity

• Implement
  and maintain OT cybersecurity controls aligned with organizational and
  regulatory standards.
  
• Support
  vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, incident response, and audit
  activities.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with industry regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
  

Project Delivery

• Participate
  in project design, architecture reviews, testing, commissioning, and
  cutover activities.
  
• Develop
  technical documentation, operational procedures, and support models.
  
• Collaborate
  with business, operations, engineering, and vendor teams.
  

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• SCADA,
  EMS, DMS, ADMS, OMS platforms.
  
• RTU,
  PLC, IED, HMI, and Substation Automation.
  
• IEC
  61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus.
  
• OT
  Networking, TCP/IP, MPLS, Firewalls, VPNs.
  
• Power
  Systems and Electricity Network Operations.
  
• OT
  Cybersecurity and Network Segmentation.
  
• Microsoft
  Windows Server and Linux environments.
  

Industry Experience

• 5+
  years of experience in Utilities, Power, Energy, Transmission, or
  Distribution sectors.
  
• Experience
  supporting transmission substations, distribution networks, or utility
  control centers.
  
• Knowledge
  of electricity market operations and grid reliability requirements is
  desirable.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation, Computer
  Engineering, or equivalent.
  
• Industry
  certifications such as:
  
• Cisco
  (CCNA/CCNP)
  
• IEC
  61850 Training
  
• GICSP
  
• CISSP
  (desirable)
  
• SCADA/ADMS
  Vendor Certifications
  

Key Success Measures

• High
  availability and reliability of OT systems.
  
• Reduced
  operational incidents and outages.
  
• Successful
  project delivery within schedule and budget.
  
• Compliance
  with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
  
• Effective
  support of transmission and distribution operations.
  

Preferred Utility Experience

·         Powerlink, Energex,
TransGrid, Western Power, CitiPower, Powercor, Jemena, SA Power Networks, or
similar electricity utilities.

·         Experience with GE,
Schneider, Siemens, Hitachi Energy, ABB, OSI, or Advanced Distribution
Management Systems (ADMS).

• This profile is suitable for OT Engineers supporting
  Electricity Transmission, Distribution, ADMS, SCADA, Grid Modernization,
  and OT Cybersecurity programs.