Principal Control Systems Engineer

6 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WSP Global Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Control Systems Engineer to join our Generation & New Energy team in Australia. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in enhancing our capabilities and reputation in the industry.

As a Principal Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design of industrial control systems and communication systems, collaborating with talented professionals on iconic projects, and driving future-ready outcomes that benefit clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide technical expertise in power generation, leveraging your significant experience (15+ years) in thermal and renewable generation, including gas turbines, coal-fired power stations, and hydro power stations.
  2. Undertake and lead design of power station control and instrumentation systems, including PLC and DCS based systems, functional safety systems, and EEHA designs.
  3. Conduct and lead design of control and protection system communication systems, including DCS data highways, control system networks, and IEC 61850 protection networks.
  4. Collaborate in design of power station secondary systems with electrical engineers, including electrical protection systems and excitation systems.
  5. Accountable for electrical engineering analysis and undertakings, upholding and promoting compliance with Australian Standards and relevant regulatory acts of legislation and best practice.
  6. Coach others in identifying and managing ethical issues associated with the area of work or practice area.
  7. Proactively maintain effective networks and industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes.
  8. Seek information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs, encouraging client focus on colleagues and coordination with other disciplines.
  9. Review and verify engineering drawings and reports.
  10. Provide expert technical input to a diverse range of projects in line with WSP quality system and client requirements.
  11. Responsibility for client satisfaction and loyalty for the area of expertise.
  12. Establish project scope, time, and cost management systems, coaching others in managing competing demands.
  13. Provide technical leads on multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
  14. Establish project quality and risk management systems.
  15. Establish project communications and integration systems.
  16. Mentor junior engineers in technical, project delivery, and client relationships.
  17. Provide technical review of work performed by the team.
  18. Assist team managers and executives in the selection and recruitment of employees.
  19. Comply with all role-specific SHEQ obligations.
About You
  1. Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent.
  2. Chartered status CPENG and registered (RPEQ, RPEV).
  3. Significant experience in thermal and renewable generation.
  4. Demonstrated delivery of several complex power generation projects.
  5. Extensive relevant experience with some time spent within a consultancy.
  6. Demonstrated competence in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of high-profile projects.
  7. Competent in managing risk on substantial projects.
  8. High-level skills in applying safety in design practices and processes.
  9. Demonstrated multiple instances of delivering best client outcomes/options, saving the client costs/time.
  10. Established a recognized profile within industry associations, e.g., active involvement in shaping the industry.
  11. Competent in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
  12. Prepares and reviews high-level and complex technical reports.
  13. Experience in business development.
  14. Extensive experience in applying QA and OH&S systems.
  15. Experience in supervising graduates and managing engineers and senior engineers.
  16. Strong experience in client relationships.
  17. Built technical capability of others (training & mentoring) and transferred technical expertise within the organization.
About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, click here: WSP Benefits.



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