Energy Control Systems Engineer: PLC, SCADA & Automation

WSP in Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid work options

Parental leave (up to 16 weeks or more

Career development & mentoring

Opportunities across Australia

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics engineer to join the Generation & New Energy Team in Brisbane or Melbourne. You'll design and deliver industrial control and communication systems for renewable energy, battery storage, and conventional power projects.

Work with PLC, DCS, and SCADA, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and advance toward Chartered status while enjoying hybrid work options and opportunities across Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Approximately 2–6 years' experience in control systems, automation, instrumentation, or power generation projects.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, or industrial communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems for renewable and conventional power generation projects.
• Develop PLC, DCS, and SCADA solutions for a range of industrial and energy applications.
• Work with communication systems and protocols including Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC, and IEC 61850.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across electrical, power systems, and renewable energy projects.
• Assist with engineering studies, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in site visits and work directly with clients to help deliver practical solutions.
• Learn from experienced engineers while progressively taking ownership of project deliverables.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics engineer to join the Generation & New Energy Team in Brisbane or Melbourne. You'll design and deliver industrial control and communication systems for renewable energy, battery storage, and conventional power projects.

Work with PLC, DCS, and SCADA, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and advance toward Chartered status while enjoying hybrid work options and opportunities across Australia.