Senior Control Systems Engineer

SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), with a combined team of over 180 engineers, delivers a depth of experience to our clients and provides a wide range of career opportunities for our employees. We have built a successful business around using innovative technologies to provide custom solutions for those industries such as water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverages. We are extremely proud of our client-centric culture and providing clients with innovative solutions that make a real difference by improving production, efficiency, reliability, safety and cost savings.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Senior Control Systems Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience in SCADA, PLC, Telemetry, and project execution, who can provide industry-based knowledge and expertise to join our Canberra office. 

 The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects within different sectors.  The Senior Control Systems Engineer is accountable for the delivery of complete automation solutions including project management, team leadership, client liaison, design, development, testing, commissioning and documentation.

This encompasses PLC, SCADA and other hardware/software systems, networks and technology for SGA clients.

What We Offer You

• An exciting opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and mentorship

• Leading automation technology

• Exposure to innovative industry leading projects

• Regular executive team exposure

• A positive inclusive team culture

• Flexible work options

• Fun workspaces including games areas

• Fresh fruit, refreshments and regular team social events

• Modern workspace tools

• Novated leases

• Workplace Banking Program with exclusive discounts and benefits

• Extended paid parental leave

• Recruitment referral bonuses

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
  

About You

• You will be degree qualified in Engineering having extensive work experience in control systems design, programming and commissioning.

• We will highly regard candidates with extensive skills and experience in Industrial Control and Automation (SCADA and PLC) including design, software development, testing and commissioning.

• PLC, SCADA, and HMI experience across the major Vendor platforms - Rockwell, Siemens, and Schneider.

• Candidates with experience in legacy control systems and experience with modernisation strategies will be highly valued.

• You will have widespread skills and knowledge in electrical design, fault finding and commissioning of industrial automation plants.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Degree in qualifications in electrical/electronic/computer/mechatronics engineering

• Relevant Control Systems engineering experience, predominately in an industrial and consulting environment is expected
  

Why Join Us

At SGA, we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, encourages sustainability, and promotes teamwork and work-life balance. Our Mission is to raise the bar in engineering. For the successful candidate, the position will offer the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing leading solutions in industrial automation.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this exciting role, please click “APPLY” to submit your resume and a cover letter via Seek, addressing how your experience and background meet the requirements listed above.

At SGA we strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.