Senior Control Systems Engineer

1 day ago

Australia WSP Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's QLD Mining Engineering team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

What you'll do:

Joining a high performing, tight knit Engineering team, you'll be working across a range of mining sustaining capital projects out of our Brisbane office. Your day to day will look like;

  • Leading the end-to-end development of control systems, from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with project goals and industry standards.
  • Architect and program PLC and SCADA systems, with a strong focus on Rockwell and Schneider platforms.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to integrate control systems into broader project frameworks.
  • Conduct detailed system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure high reliability and performance.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including functional specifications, control philosophies, I/O lists, network architectures, and FAT/SAT procedures.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.

About You

We're looking for someone with excellent problem solving skills, communication and ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. Ideally your background would look like;

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5–8 years of professional experience in control systems engineering, preferably in industrial automation or infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Schneider (Unity Pro/EcoStruxure) PLC platforms.
  • Strong experience with SCADA systems such as Citect, FactoryTalk View, or Wonderware, including architecture design and deployment.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured, and maintainable documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of OT network design, industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus), and cybersecurity principles.
  • Familiarity with IEC programming standards and structured programming practices.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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