Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Alliance Automation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development program

Paid parental leave

20 days annual leave (+ up to 4 weeks)

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Alliance Automation is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Sydney team. You’ll own the technical delivery of control systems and automation projects, working directly with clients to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions from design through commissioning.

You’ll lead PLC/SCADA programming, troubleshooting and documentation, ensuring high-quality outcomes while upholding safety and project timelines.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in control systems engineering, ideally in water/wastewater or heavy industry
• Strong hands-on PLC and SCADA programming and commissioning experience
• Experience taking control systems projects through design, development, testing and site commissioning
• Knowledge of industrial automation architecture and communication networks
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Strong communication skills and client-facing aptitude
• Proactive, practical and safety-focused engineering approach
• Current Australian driver’s licence

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical delivery of control systems and automation projects
• Work directly with clients to understand their operational requirements and develop practical solutions
• Design, develop, program, test and commission PLC and SCADA systems
• Develop functional specifications and other engineering documentation
• Troubleshoot complex control systems and provide high-level technical support
• Ensure quality, safety and timely delivery of engineering work
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to other engineers
• Contribute to safety, quality and continuous improvement culture

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Client-facing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety-focused

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schneider PLC

GeoSCADA

PlantSCADA

Job description

Alliance Automation is seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Sydney team. You’ll own the technical delivery of control systems and automation projects, working directly with clients to develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions from design through commissioning.

You’ll lead PLC/SCADA programming, troubleshooting and documentation, ensuring high-quality outcomes while upholding safety and project timelines.