Senior Control Systems Engineer

Lead projects. Mentor others. Shape the future of water infrastructure.

Our client is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their team and play a pivotal role in delivering solutions that matter. This is a career-defining opportunity for an engineer who wants to combine technical excellence with leadership, client engagement, and mentoring the next generation.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be hidden behind drawings or code. It’s an opportunity to sit at the centre of projects, guiding solutions from concept to commissioning, mentoring younger engineers, and building trusted relationships with clients.

You’ll work in a central office hub where collaboration is part of the culture, not an afterthought. Add to that regular time on client sites, and you’ll see your designs come to life while solving problems in real time. If you’re looking for variety, connection, and impact, this role delivers all three.

About the role

As a senior engineer, you’ll balance hands-on technical work with leadership and project management responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to deliver solutions end-to-end while also guiding junior engineers and coordinating internal resources.

Your work will sit squarely in the water and wastewater industry an essential sector that directly impacts communities every day. If you bring experience from oil & gas or other complex industries, this is your chance to apply that expertise in a field where your work has a direct and lasting impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of electrical and control system solutions.
• Developing, testing, and commissioning PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Overseeing project delivery, including people and resource management.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
• Translating complex client challenges into practical engineering outcomes.
• Acting as a trusted advisor in client-facing roles.

What we’re looking for

• RPEQ (or eligibility for RPEQ).
• Proven experience in control systems engineering — water/wastewater experience preferred; oil & gas highly regarded.
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available).
• Strong client-facing communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• A balance of confidence and humility — able to stand by your expertise, but also willing to admit mistakes and grow.
• Leadership qualities: able to mentor others and coordinate project teams.
• A problem-solver who thrives on delivering practical outcomes.

Why you’ll love it here

• Impactful work — contribute directly to essential water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Leadership opportunities — mentor engineers and guide projects from end to end.
• Connection and collaboration — work alongside a supportive team in the office and on-site.
• Variety — no two weeks are the same, with a mix of office design, project management, and site commissioning.
• Growth — career development pathways to expand your influence, whether into technical mastery or leadership.

How to Apply

If you’re a Senior Control Systems Engineer looking to step into a role where your technical expertise, leadership, and client skills will truly make an impact, this is your opportunity.

For a confidential discussion contact James Foden on 0414 874 571 or email James.Foden@utilityleaders.com.au.

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