Project Engineer

Controlworks Victoria; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career pathway

Technical training

Salary and superannuation

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Controlworks Victoria is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to join a leading BMS integrator working on data centre projects. You’ll learn how Building Management Systems are designed, programmed, commissioned and delivered, alongside seasoned engineers and project managers.

From day one you’ll contribute to real projects, developing both technical and practical skills with mentoring, training, and a clear career pathway within a hybrid work model including office, site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Controls degree or related qualification.
• Interest in automation, controls and smart buildings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering BMS and Energy Management System projects.
• Learn HVAC control strategies and building automation principles.
• Configure and commission BMS platforms, including Niagara.
• Assist with programming, testing and fault finding.
• Integrate field devices using BACnet, Modbus and other open protocols.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Support FAT, commissioning and project handovers.
• Work closely with experienced engineers, project managers and site teams.

Skills

Automation interest

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Controls Engineering degree

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

Niagara

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

ARE YOU A GRADUATE PROJECT ENGINEER LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST BREAK?

We Need You!

Build your career on projects that few engineers ever get to see.

Controlworks Victoria is one of the State's leading Building Management Systems (BMS) integrators, delivering intelligent building solutions across critical infrastructure. If you want to work on projects that push your technical skills, this is the place.

Many engineers spend their careers working on buildings with three or four chiller plants. Our engineers work on some of Australia's largest co-location and hyperscale data centres, where a single project can include more than 120 chiller plants and some of the most advanced building automation systems in the country.

As a preferred supplier to leading data centre providers, you'll gain experience that sets your career apart.

About the Role

Whether you're a recent graduate or early in your engineering career, you'll work alongside experienced Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers who will help you develop both your technical and practical skills.

From day one you'll be involved in real projects, learning how Building Management Systems are designed, programmed, commissioned and delivered.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of office, site and remote work.

What You'll Do

• Assist in delivering BMS and Energy Management System projects
• Learn HVAC control strategies and building automation principles
• Configure and commission BMS platforms, including Niagara
• Assist with programming, testing and fault finding
• Integrate field devices using BACnet, Modbus and other open protocols
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and project handovers
• Work closely with experienced engineers, project managers and site teams

What We're Looking For

• Studying towards or recently completed a degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Controls Engineering or a related discipline, or completed a relevant electrical trade qualification
• Genuine interest in automation, controls and smart buildings
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

What You'll Get

• Structured mentoring from experienced BMS engineers
• Work alongside a large team of engineers across all experience levels
• Exposure to some of Australia's largest and most technically challenging BMS projects
• Clear career pathway from Intern or Graduate through to Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer and beyond
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Competitive salary and superannuation
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

If you're looking to build real engineering experience on landmark projects, we'd love to hear from you.