Renewables Control Systems Engineer – Hybrid, Growth

WSP USA; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Opportunities to work across Australia

Job summary

WSP is seeking a proactive engineer to join its energy projects teams in Australia, focusing on control systems design, PLC/DCS/SCADA development, and integration across renewable and traditional power plants.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, visit sites, and contribute to commissioning and troubleshooting, while pursuing Chartered status and expanding your technical footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or related Engineering discipline.
• 2-6 years' experience in control systems, automation, instrumentation, or power generation projects.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, or industrial communications systems.
• Interest in renewable energy, battery storage, power generation, or industrial infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to continue developing technically.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Working towards Chartered status or interested in pursuing professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems for renewable and conventional power generation projects.
• Develop PLC, DCS, and SCADA solutions for 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 deliver practical solutions.
• Learn from experienced engineers while progressively taking ownership of project deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Chartered status (pursuing)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Industrial communications (Modbus/DNP3/IEC 61850)

Job description

WSP is seeking a proactive engineer to join its energy projects teams in Australia, focusing on control systems design, PLC/DCS/SCADA development, and integration across renewable and traditional power plants.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, visit sites, and contribute to commissioning and troubleshooting, while pursuing Chartered status and expanding your technical footprint.