Control Systems Engineer (PLC/SCADA & Automation)

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentoring and career development

Parental leave benefits (16 weeks)

Education assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

UGL Transport in Sydney seeks a Control Systems Engineer to join the Rail & Technology Systems team. You will design, develop, integrate, commission and support PLC/SCADA and automation across major rail and transport projects.

You will partner with project managers, clients and operations to deliver safe, reliable automation solutions from concept through handover. Strong troubleshooting and communications are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Control systems programming and commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking.
• Experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Schneider and/or Siemens platforms highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Deliver engineering solutions from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Support maintenance, upgrade and renewal projects across transport infrastructure assets.
• Perform system integration, testing, commissioning and operational support.
• Develop engineering documentation including FDS, FAT/SAT procedures and commissioning plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults and performance issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations and client teams.

Skills

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

HMI Systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell/AB

Schneider

Siemens

Job description

• Access mentoring from experienced engineers and industry leaders
• Flexible work options, inclusive culture and genuine career growth
• Permanent fulltime opportunity | Auburn, Sydney

• Access mentoring from experienced engineers and industry leaders
• Flexible work options, inclusive culture and genuine career growth
• Permanent fulltime opportunity | Auburn, Sydney

About UGL Transport

At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities. Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future.

We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector. Just as importantly, we foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow.

About Your Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in Control Systems Engineer (PLC/SCADA & Automation), joining its Sydney-based Rail & Technology Systems team. The role is responsible for the design, development, integration, commissioning, maintenance and ongoing support of control systems across major rail, road and transport infrastructure projects.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with project managers, engineers, clients and operational teams to deliver safe, reliable and innovative automation solutions.

• Design, configure and maintain PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Deliver engineering solutions from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Support maintenance, upgrade and renewal projects across transport infrastructure assets.
• Perform system integration, testing, commissioning and operational support.
• Develop engineering documentation including FDS, FAT/SAT procedures and commissioning plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults and performance issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations and client teams.

About You

We're looking for engineers who are passionate about automation, technology and problem-solving.

You May Be a

• Control Systems Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• PLC Engineer
• SCADA Engineer
• Industrial Automation Engineer
• Automation Technologist

You Will Bring

• Experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Control systems programming and commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking.
• Experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Schneider and/or Siemens platforms highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

Why Join UGL Transport?

• Work on major rail, road and transport infrastructure projects that make a real impact.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Career development, mentoring and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Exposure to leading automation technologies including Rockwell, Schneider and Siemens platforms.
• Diverse project experience across design, integration, commissioning and operational support.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Competitive employee benefits including wellbeing programs, EAP and retail discounts.
• Education assistance and opportunities for internal career progression.
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits, including 16 weeks primary carer leave.
• Be part of a safety-focused organisation committed to innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• 16 weeks paid primary carer leave with partner leave provisions.
• Safety-first culture focused on employee wellbeing.

Diversity Matters

At UGL Transport, we know diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

ID Ref: 269074

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time