Why ACE for SCADA
and control systems?
Why ACE? Australian Control Engineering (ACE) specialises in SCADA and control systems for utilities, renewable energy and critical infrastructure across Australia. From our Perth base, we bring design, integration, testing and commissioning together. As a result, your team gains a system it can operate, maintain and develop.
Where ACE is the right fit
ACE works with asset owners, utilities and project delivery teams that need reliable control of physical infrastructure. Our niche combines SCADA, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs) and operational technology (OT) networks. Together, these connect field equipment with the people who operate it.
Water and utility networks
For example, we upgrade control and telemetry systems for pump stations, treatment plants and distributed assets. Replacement plans also account for operating constraints and ageing equipment.
Energy and power infrastructure
Our work spans substations, solar farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrids. By bringing SCADA and communications interfaces together, we help teams monitor and control their assets.
Industrial and critical services
The same skills also support transport, mining infrastructure, fuel systems and recycling. For data centres, our focus includes backup-generator fuel controls and power-system integration.
Why ACE: experience you can review
See how ACE has applied its engineering capabilities in published projects. Each example sets out a specific scope, so you can compare it with your own needs.
101-site SCADA replacement
For Water Corporation’s Southwest Region upgrade, ACE delivered design, installation, commissioning and documentation.
Broome BESS SCADA integration
At Broome, ACE integrated battery storage into the client’s chosen SCADA platform. The work also included reference layouts and a database structure for future installations.
Data centre fuel controls
This project used two independent PLC systems to transfer diesel from bulk storage to backup-generator day tanks.
Why ACE: specialist engineering from the start
First, we clarify your operating needs, existing assets and project constraints. Then we define the control architecture, interfaces and test plan with your team.
Engineering Excellence
Our focus is supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), control systems and industrial communications. That includes both new systems and upgrades to existing assets. In addition, we bring experience from water, power and transport projects to each integration challenge.
Customer Success
We agree scope, responsibilities and acceptance criteria with your team. Throughout delivery, we communicate changes and keep test evidence clear. This also helps operators prepare for handover and ongoing maintenance.
Early engagement — we work with clients from the scoping phase to identify risks, clarify interfaces, and define the right architecture before a single line of code is written.
Tailored solutions — every project is engineered to meet each utility's specific operational and compliance goals, never a copy-and-paste approach.
Clear delivery planning — we agree scope and timelines, then communicate changes that affect cost or schedule.
Documented testing — factory acceptance testing (FAT) checks the system before delivery. Site acceptance testing (SAT) then checks installation and operation on site.
Customer feedback — ACE reported an 8.58/10 satisfaction score in its 2025 snapshot. We use feedback to improve delivery and support.
Sustainable Innovation
We integrate automation platforms to suit your assets and operating goals. For example, our work includes renewable generation, battery storage, water systems and recycling plants. Maintenance and future changes also shape our design choices.
Renewable energy — actively delivering SCADA and control systems for solar farms, BESS, wind farms, and microgrid projects across Australia, supporting the nation's clean energy transition.
Water and wastewater — engineering smarter water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems that reduce energy consumption and improve environmental compliance.
Recycling industry — delivering factory automation solutions for recycling plants that increase throughput, reduce waste, and lower environmental footprint.
Why ACE for your utility control-system project?
You gain a specialist team, repeatable engineering methods and experience across operating assets. Together, these help turn a design into a tested system your team can use.
Utility experience since 2014
Every lesson from every project is carried forward into yours.
200,000+ project hours across water, power, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure
Solutions proven on pump stations, substations, solar farms, BESS, WWTP, and rail systems
Cross-industry knowledge transfer — lessons from water projects strengthen energy delivery and vice versa
Problems you're facing today, we've likely solved before — reducing your risk and shortening delivery
Engineering systems built to last
We use repeatable design and test methods. Then we adapt them to your site.
Proven SCADA design methodology refined across 200+ utility sites — not reinvented each time
Standardised FAT/SAT testing frameworks that catch issues before they reach site
Vendor-neutral integration — Siemens, Schneider, Hitachi, SEL, Ignition — matched to your requirements
Structured commissioning and evidence-based handover that reduces rework and accelerates go-live
Support through delivery and handover
A team that stays engaged long after commissioning.
Honest advice when a proposed approach won't work — we'd rather lose the sale than let you take the risk
Proactive communication when scope, schedule, or site conditions change — no surprises
Customer feedback informs how we improve project delivery and support
Post-commissioning support and knowledge transfer — your team can operate and maintain the system independently
The result for your project
You gain engineering support from early review through commissioning and handover. As a result, design decisions stay connected to the needs of your operations team.
Engineering smart utilities
for long-term operation
Our mission is to help customers operate smarter utilities through practical engineering and clear support. That means considering reliability, maintenance and future changes alongside the initial design.
From early review to operational handover
Start with an early review of your SCADA architecture, control interfaces and site constraints. Next, agree the delivery scope, test requirements and commissioning plan. This gives the project team a shared basis for decisions.
Whether you need a new system, a staged upgrade or operational support, ACE can help define the next step. Bring your drawings, asset list and key constraints so we can discuss a practical scope.
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Choosing ACE for your project
Does ACE work with existing systems?
Yes. ACE designs new systems and upgrades existing SCADA, controllers and communications. First, we review the installed equipment and interfaces. Then we agree the migration, testing and commissioning approach with your team.
Is ACE tied to one vendor?
ACE takes an open-systems, vendor-neutral approach. We select and integrate platforms around your technical needs, existing assets and support requirements. This also helps define which interfaces need testing.
When should we involve ACE?
Involve ACE during scoping or design review where possible. Early input helps clarify responsibilities and identify integration risks. If your project is further advanced, we can also review a defined upgrade, commissioning or support scope.
Let's discuss how ACE can support your projects
Discuss your SCADA, control-system or industrial communications project with ACE. Share your operating needs, delivery stage and site constraints.