Senior Control Systems Engineer

  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Fri Apr 17 02:15:24 2026
  • BBBH1982

We are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the delivery of automation and control systems across major capital projects. This role involves hands-on engineering across process line upgrades, integrating sophisticated PLC, SCADA and electrical control systems into complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems
  • Program and commission PLCs and Safety PLCs, including new systems and modifications to existing logic
  • Develop HMI/SCADA solutions using platforms such as Citect, WinCC and PanelView
  • Produce construction-ready documentation including:
    • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
    • Motor control schematics and panel layouts
    • I/O wiring, loop drawings and network architecture
  • Specify and select automation technologies (PLCs, drives, MCCs, sensors, actuators and motors)
  • Troubleshoot systems using P&IDs and electrical drawings
  • Develop alarm philosophies, fault-finding guides and commissioning documentation
  • Support and lead commissioning activities, including safety PLC validation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant engineering, safety and industry standards

Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 7 years’ industrial experience on multi-discipline engineering projects
  • Strong PLC and SCADA capability, ideally including:
    • Siemens S7-300 / S7-1500 PLCs
    • Citect SCADA
  • Experience with Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet-based I/O
  • Strong ability to interpret and troubleshoot using P&IDs and electrical drawings

If you are seeking a career that allows you to make a real impact in the world of Engineering on a long-term contract with excellent $$$, then we want to speak to you.

Interested? APPLY NOW!!!