Senior Control Systems Engineer – Capital Projects
Work Type: Contract (12-month initial, ongoing potential)
Location: Perth (CBD)
Roster: Monday–Friday (5/2)
Work Setup: Office-based with 2 days WFH + ad hoc site travel
Rate: $110/hr + super
 
Team & Culture

• Collaborative team of control systems engineers
• Relaxed, non-micromanaged environment with strong technical leadership
• Weekly team engagement and knowledge sharing
• Opportunity to mentor junior/graduate engineers
• Strong focus on safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement

 
What’s on Offer

• Long-term contract with strong pipeline of work
• Exposure to various capital projects
• Flexible work arrangement (WFH + office + site mix)
• Competitive day rate (circa $110/hr + super, dependent on experience)

 
Overview
We are partnering with a major resources operator to source a Senior Control Systems Engineer to support a growing pipeline of sustaining capital projects. This is a technically driven role focused on process control systems engineering, working across fixed plant, water, power, and new project scopes.
You’ll join a high-performing controls team delivering SCADA and PLC solutions, with a strong emphasis on Ignition SCADA and Siemens PLCs across project initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, program and deploy Ignition SCADA systems (Perspective, scripting, reporting, database integration)
• Develop and deliver PLC/SCADA control solutions across plant, power, water, and development projects
• Support brownfield and greenfield projects with automation and control system design
• Conduct design reviews, validation, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop functional descriptions, scope documents, and technical specifications
• Select and integrate appropriate hardware, software, and network components
• Support commissioning and deployment across operational and project sites
• Provide technical guidance on process control systems engineering activities
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team

 
About You

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in process control systems engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Ignition SCADA
  • Siemens PLCs
• Exposure to other SCADA/PLC platforms (e.g. WinCC, Cimplicity, Emerson/GE) advantageous
• Experience with industrial communications (MQTT, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet)
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Structured Text, Ladder, Function Block) and scripting (Python, C#, VB)
• Strong background in HMI/SCADA design and development
• Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 
Apply now:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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