Control Systems Engineer

1 day ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia AustCorp Executive Full time

This range is provided by AustCorp Executive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$120,000.00/yr

Are you an experienced engineer with a strong background in control systems, automation, and project delivery? We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to lead technical outcomes, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions across diverse and challenging projects.

About the Company

Our client is a privately-owned, multi-disciplinary industrial services company who have been in the Australian market for almost 40 years.

They specialise in industrial automation and system integration, mechanical & electrical construction and instrumentation, with trusted partnerships servicing mining, manufacturing, water, energy and infrastructure, providing full lifecycle management, turnkey projects, process optimisation, maintenance and more.

About the Role

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects while working alongside a talented engineering team.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Contribute and lead projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
  • Providing technical expertise in PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, instrumentation, and automation systems
  • Preparing scopes of work, execution plans, and schedules
  • Acting as Job Supervisor for assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, governance, and quality systems
  • Liaising directly with clients and fostering strong relationships

About You

  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related field)
  • 3+ years technical design experience in automation, control, and electrical projects in a contracting/project delivery environment
  • Strong experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems integration
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills

Desirable expertise in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

  • Functional Safety & Risk Management (incl. HAZOP leadership)
  • Major project contract management
  • Application-specific systems (e.g. boiler controls, mining automation)

Why Join

  • Project diversity – no two sites or systems are the same
  • Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering real-world outcomes
  • A collaborative environment where mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and innovation are valued
  • Competitive remuneration package with potential for additional rates for specialist expertise
  • Work-life balance, career progression and professional development

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $120,000 + Super, negotiable with experience level

Location: Wollongong Area, NSW

Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate approval to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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