Control Systems Engineer

MIPAC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mipac is seeking multiple Control Systems Engineers to join our growing team delivering automation projects across Australia and internationally. You will contribute across design, FATs, commissioning and site-based activities, with opportunities to advance to senior roles.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial control, PLC/SCADA/DCS, and experience in mining, energy, utilities or heavy industry. Australian working rights and travel to client sites are required.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design, configure and test PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of Greenfields and brownfield control systems projects.
• Develop control philosophies, functional descriptions and engineering documentation.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors and project teams to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Apply structured problem-solving and engineering judgement to technical challenges.
• Support the development of engineering standards, quality deliverables and governance requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Automation engineering

Project teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Initiative and accountability

Australian work rights

Travel readiness

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Job description

The Opportunity

Mipac is seeking multiple Control Systems Engineers to join our growing team delivering complex automation and control systems projects across Australia and internationally.

Following the award of several major Greenfields projects and continued growth in our project pipeline, we are expanding our engineering team to support the delivery of large-scale projects across the resources sector.

You will contribute to projects from concept through to commissioning, gaining exposure to control system design, configuration, testing and delivery across the full project lifecycle.

We welcome applications from engineers with experience in mining, energy, water, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, and other heavy industrial environments.

This role is suited to engineers with 5+ years of experience who are looking to further develop their technical capability while taking ownership of increasingly complex project deliverables.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions, with opportunities to contribute across design, FATs, commissioning and site-based activities, both domestically and internationally.

This is a hands‑on role where you will build technical expertise, contribute to project delivery, and continue progressing towards more senior engineering responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and test PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of Greenfields and brownfield control systems projects.
• Develop control philosophies, functional descriptions and engineering documentation.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors and project teams to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and engineering judgement to technical challenges.
• Support the development of engineering standards, quality deliverables and governance requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

About You

You are an Engineer who:

• Has 5+ years' experience in industrial control systems, automation, process control, electrical or instrumentation engineering.
• Has proven experience designing, configuring and troubleshooting PLC, SCADA and/or DCS systems.
• Has worked within mining, resources, energy, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, water or other industrial environments.
• Enjoys solving complex technical problems and delivering practical engineering solutions.
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively within project teams.
• Communicates clearly with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Holds Australian working rights and can travel to client sites as required.

Why Mipac

At Mipac, you will work alongside experienced engineers across a range of complex projects and delivery environments. This provides the opportunity to learn from others, build your technical capability, and gain exposure to different systems, clients and industries.

You’ll be supported to develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility, and progress your career—without being limited to a single asset or project environment.

About Us

For Mipac, we’re global leaders in operational technology, control systems, and engineering services across a range of sectors. We empower and engage workforces, creating automation and digitalisation solutions for our clients which enable easy decision-making and increased productivity, performance, and safety. We believe every problem has a solution and are dedicated to solving even the most complex of challenges.

For more about what we do, visit www.mipac.com.au.

Does this sound like you?

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Please note: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.