Control Systems Engineer

About the Company

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower, a trusted Australian renewable energy company with more than 30 years of experience delivering innovative and reliable power solutions. MPower has built a strong reputation for its expertise in distribution-scale renewable generation, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems, serving government, utility, and corporate clients.

In 2025, MPower's renewable energy and battery storage business was acquired by Wollemi Energy Group, a climate-focused investment firm dedicated to supporting the global transition to net zero. This new partnership provides MPower with the financial strength and strategic backing to accelerate its project pipeline and deliver a growing portfolio of high-quality distributed energy projects across Australia.

Together, MPower and Wollemi bring the technical capability, investment power, and long-standing industry relationships to play a leading role in Australia's clean energy future.

Phillip Riley is proud to partner exclusively with MPower to deliver this recruitment campaign. This is a unique opportunity to join a business at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy transition, backed by Wollemi Energy Group's significant investment and ambitious growth pipeline.

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the Control Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, and optimisation of control systems across power generation, distribution, and integrated energy infrastructure projects.

This role focuses on delivering high-performing, reliable, and efficient control solutions that seamlessly integrate with complex electrical and mechanical systems. It involves working across the full project lifecycle, from design and implementation through to testing, commissioning, and performance optimisation.

• Design, program, and implement control systems for renewable energy and power infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with functional specifications and safety requirements.
• Develop control logic and automation strategies to regulate, monitor, and manage system behaviour.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate control systems into broader plant architecture and electrical design.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including control philosophies, I/O lists, interface protocols, and commissioning plans.
• Liaise with SCADA vendors, automation integrators, and field contractors to support system implementation and troubleshooting

About You

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline;
• At least 5 of experience working within the power generation and/or industrial control sector;
• Understanding of the renewable energy landscape, including solar, wind, hydro, and emerging technologies;
• In-depth knowledge of Control Systems, SCADA, network architecture, system automation, and system integration;
• Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and policy environments in Australia and relevant global markets;

Why Join MPower?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Australian renewable energy company at an exciting stage of expansion, backed by significant investment from Wollemi Energy Group. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, manage high-impact projects, and contribute directly to Australia's clean energy transition.

Please Note

Phillip Riley has been exclusively retained by MPower to manage this recruitment process. All direct applications will be redirected to Phillip Riley for assessment. Unsolicited CVs submitted via other agencies will also be forwarded to Phillip Riley