Control Systems Engineer

Illawarra Rugby League; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development program

Paid parental leave

20 days annual leave + option to buy 4

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Canberra. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and validating control solutions across DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and RTUs within diverse industrial environments.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience and a passion for delivering reliable, safe, and innovative automation projects. We offer a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, RTU, I/O, and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with MES and HMI/SCADA historian applications.
• Ability to design, implement, and test control system solutions across DCS and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test control system solutions (DCS/SCADA/PLC/RTU) across industrial networks.
• Prepare project documentation including specs, drawings, and test procedures.
• Ensure tasks meet project schedules and quality standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support to clients to improve system reliability.
• Promote health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) practices.

Skills

IoT systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

HMI/SCADA

Tools

PLC

RTU

I/O

Historian Applications

SCADA

Job description

Join Alliance Automation: Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!

We’re transforming Australian industry through secure digital solutions, smart automation, and electrical engineering. At Alliance Automation, we believe our people are our greatest asset. With a strong focus on integrity, trust, and honesty, we embed ethical practices into everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that truly puts people first.

Why Choose Alliance Automation for Your Engineering Career?

People First – At our core, we recognise that people are our most valuable asset. We foster a workplace culture built on integrity, trust, and honesty, where ethical practices are part of everything we do.

Ongoing Development – We’re committed to your professional growth. Our investment in training includes comprehensive in-house programs designed to help you succeed.

A Great Team Environment – Become part of a dynamic team culture where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and enjoy a social office environment with regular activities and events.

Competitive Rewards – Your skills deserve recognition. We offer competitive salaries aligned with your experience, plus:

• A generous Professional Development program
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance

The Opportunity

We are currently inviting applications from skilled and motivatedControl Systems Engineers to join our growing team. This role is ideal for professionals with 2–3 years of relevant experience who are eager to contribute to innovative engineering projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

At our core, we foster a progressive workplace culture that values professional development, celebrates success, and promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Monday to Friday, 5 days per week onsite engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and testing of high-quality control system solutions across technologies such as DCS, SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and industrial networks
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation including specifications, drawings, and test procedures
• Ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard and in alignment with project schedules
• Provide ongoing technical support to clients, contributing to long-term system reliability
• Actively promote and support a strong culture of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ)

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with PLC, RTU, I/O,
• IoT systems,
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and
• HMI/SCADA & Historian Applications is highly desired.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and technically diverse team, working on impactful projects that shape the future of industrial automation.

About Us

Alliance Automation transforms Australian industry through innovative automation, electrical engineering, cybersecurity and digital solutions. We partner with clients across the water and wastewater, mining, oil and gas, defence, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient operations.

At Alliance, our work is guided by five core values: Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity.

We genuinely care about our people, our clients and the communities in which we operate. Through collaboration, we bring together diverse expertise to solve complex challenges and achieve outstanding outcomes. We act with integrity, building trusted relationships through honesty, accountability and respect. We strive to make a meaningful impact, delivering solutions that improve performance, reliability and sustainability for our clients. Driven by curiosity, we embrace innovation, continuously learning and exploring new technologies that help shape the future of Australian industry.

Alliance Automation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.