ACE Needs You!
Let's grow together
We're building a culture where amazing people can do their best work. If you're ready to grow your career and help some of Australia's leading utility organisations serve the community, you've come to the right place.
Who are ACE?
ACE is a market-leading Electrical, SCADA, and Control Systems engineering group. We are passionate about helping clients in the utility space, that is water, power, and transport, deliver operational excellence that meets the needs of the diverse communities they serve.
We are particularly focused on smart utilities that deploy connected devices across the grid and collect data that helps them deliver services more efficiently and reliably.
What is it like to work for ACE?
When engineers ask what it's like to work for ACE, you'll usually hear the same few sentiments:
There's no inner circle
Everyone from our most experienced engineers to our graduates shares information, knowledge, and ideas. Being radically transparent helps us all think like startup founders and stay focused on solving our clients' most challenging problems.
Everyone's empowered to work autonomously
We trust amazing people to do amazing things. At ACE, you have ownership over designs and work that directly impacts our clients' business. You can move fast and learn even faster.
Diverse perspectives are celebrated
We believe different perspectives make ACE a better company. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong.
Employees are treated like people, not numbers
Employees are whole people, with families, hobbies, and lives outside of work. We work from home, in the office, and on interesting client sites. At ACE you will never be bored!
Current available positions
Electrical and Controls Engineer
Full TimeDesign, develop, and commission SCADA, PLC, and RTU control systems for utility clients across water, energy, and transport. You'll work across the full project lifecycle — from functional design specifications through FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and handover. Multi-vendor platform experience (Schneider, ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley) is highly regarded.
Express Your Interest →Project Engineer (Electrical & Controls)
Full TimeLead the delivery of electrical and control systems projects from scoping through to commissioning. You'll manage schedules, budgets, procurement, and client relationships while coordinating engineering teams across SCADA, PLC, communications, and site works. Strong technical foundations combined with project management capability are essential.
Express Your Interest →Electrical Technician
Full Time · A-Grade Licence RequiredInstall, wire, test, and commission control panels, RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA equipment on utility and renewable energy sites across Australia. You'll perform loop testing, point-to-point verification, and support FAT/SAT programs. A current A-Grade Electrical Licence is required. Experience in industrial control systems and hazardous areas is a plus.
Express Your Interest →SCADA Engineer
Full TimeDevelop and configure wide-area SCADA systems for utilities — including GeoSCADA, PlantSCADA, MicroSCADA, VTSCADA, and Ignition platforms. You'll design alarm philosophies, build operator interfaces, configure historian and trending, and integrate with RTUs and PLCs via protocols including DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, and OPC UA. Experience in water, energy, or transport SCADA is highly valued.
Express Your Interest →Drafter
Part TimeProduce and maintain electrical and control systems drawings using AutoCAD and EPLAN — including schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, network architecture diagrams, and site installation drawings. You'll work closely with engineers to ensure designs are accurately documented and meet client and regulatory standards. Attention to detail and experience with industrial electrical drafting is essential.
Express Your Interest →Technical Sales Engineer
Full TimeDrive business development and client engagement for ACE's SCADA, control systems, and renewable energy services. You'll identify new opportunities, develop proposals, present technical solutions to utility clients, and build long-term partnerships. A strong understanding of SCADA, OT, and the Australian utilities market is essential — combined with excellent communication skills and a consultative sales approach.
Express Your Interest →If you're driven and passionate about engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Specify the role you're applying for in your application. Positions are open only to applicants with current Australian permanent residency or citizenship.
Your growth, tailored to you
At ACE, every career path is individually tailored. We invest in our people through structured development, mentoring, and sponsored industry recognition — because when our engineers grow, our clients benefit.
Where are you now?
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Tell us about yourself…
As we strive to support our rapidly growing national and international client base, we want to hire the "best of the best" and remunerate them well. Are you keen to grow your career and help some of Australia's leading utility organisations serve the community? You've come to the right place.
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELFCareers at ACE — frequently asked
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Connect with us to learn more about our culture, current openings, and what it takes to join the ACE team.