Control Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Control Systems Engineer - Systems Integration role at Illawarra Mercury.

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 (Qualifications)
  • 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
  • Functional Safety & Risk Management (incl. HAZOP leadership)
  • Hazardous Areas compliance
  • Industrial & computer networking
  • 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 Details
  • 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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