Senior Control Systems Engineer

TARRYRISE HOME & STAFF SERVICES

unknownPosted Jun 28, 2026
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About the role

Experience: 5 - 10 years of strong experience as a Senior Controls Design Engineer providing technical support to the project delivery teams by carrying out processes and tasks as assigned by the associated project lead or project manager.

Program

Allen Bradley Logix Systems

SCADA including CITECT/AVEVA, FT View SE, Ignition

Schneider PLCs

Design Network Topology, understand network configurations L2, L3.

Design electrical control schematics and IO

Write functional descriptions, FAT and SAT docs.

Fluent in P+ID diagrams, electrical schematics, SLD

Identify electrical and process equipment.

Can site commission VSDs, process instruments, range of field equipment, PLC code and IO.

Accurate and clear communication skills.

✅*Primary Objective

As a Senior Controls Design Engineer, provide technical support to the project delivery teams by carrying out processes and tasks as assigned by the associated project lead or project manager. The Senior Control Systems engineer will be involved in technical delivery of projects, including design (software & hardware), development, commissioning, and verification, validation activities as directed by the project manager.

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Key Accountabilities

Key Result Area

Sales & Marketing

Major Activities

· Assist with the preparation of tender and quotation responses

· Evaluate suitable solution aligned to the segment, technology and our core technical competencies

· Work with Account Managers as directed to identify and evaluate new opportunities within existing and new markets

· Communicate identified potential opportunities to Account managers and sales leads

Key Result Area

Project Delivery

Major Activities

· Lead development of PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions utilising vendor agnostic automation platforms

· Assist with the development of reference designs, tested validated design architectures to assist the Orise AU project delivery methodologies

· Share technical knowledge with project delivery teams across regions to develop segment specific accurate solutions for customer requirements globally

· Share experiences through technical retrospective / feedback sessions to improve operational effectiveness of delivery teams

· Maintain awareness of project and task budgets (man-hours for design, documentation, programming, installation and commissioning effort) to ensure project scope is met within allocate financial and schedule constraints

· Develop POC (proof-of-concept) lab set ups for in-house training to junior engineers and as part of customer experience engagements

· Work closely with bid manager to overcome technical risks in an opportunity

· Perform FAT, SAT and commissioning activities on site to meet customer and project requirements.

· Perform tasks related to technical scope of the projects in execution

Key Result Area

Technical Assistance

Major Activities

· Provide engineering advice and support to assist in solving technical issues.

· Work with assigned project teams to develop engineering solutions to address customers’ needs and requirements specified.

· Provide on-call services and maintenance (updates) support via call-out roster to SLA customers.

· Travel to customer sites, as required, to discuss project opportunities, carry out site investigations & audits, and find appropriate cost-effective solutions under the guidance of lead engineers and project managers

· Provide inputs to process optimisation of deployed existing solutions, during upgrades or as requested by customers

Key Result Area

Work Health and Safety

Major Activities

· Responsible for own safety and the safety of others

· Accountable for ensuring the safety of the community, our workforce and our contractors is not compromised

· Promote Zero Harm and adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times, including those of our customers when performing site works.

· Adherence to Orise and Client OH&S Policies and Procedures.

✅Decision Making Authority

Independent

· Provide technical support and advice in relation project delivery and emerging technologies within their range of qualification and experience.

With Input

· Consult with Engineering Manager for input as and when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Selection Criteria

Essential

· Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Automation or a related discipline

· Australian Driver's License

· Must have the right to work in Australia

· Experience in designing, developing and diagnosing PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA and network systems

· Hands on experience in SCADA systems such as Ignition, Siemens WinCC, Schneider EBO & PME, Tridium

· Experience in control system design, understanding hardware and software requirements and translating to associated documentation and drawings

· Ability to interpret control system requirements and create functional design specification (FDS), Interface Data Table (IDT), IO Summary, Cables and termination schedules.

· Experience in risk and safety assessments specifically to address Hazardous Areas installation and commissioning

· Self-Starter, committed to providing great customer service

· Proactive in maintaining safe working practices

· Ability to manage competing tasks and priorities

· Sound verbal and written communication

· Systematic approach to problem solving

Desirable

· Tertiary qualification in Electrical/ Power Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation or a related discipline or related trade background

· Experience in delivery of projects in segments like Data Centres, concrete, food & beverage (including breweries/distilleries), smart buildings

· Exposure to multi-vendor technologies for PLC / SCADA

· Understanding of electrical design and interpretation of requirements

· Relevant industry certifications

Application Question(s):

The job is onsite, the location is Darwin, are you Willing to relocate?

The role is urgent, how soon can you join?

Are you legally authorized to work in Australia ( Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident Visa or Work Permit) which?

Senior Controls Design Engineer providing technical support to the project delivery teams by carrying out processes and tasks is required, How many years of experience do you have?

Expected Per Annual:

Age:

Availability for Interview?

Work Location: In person

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