Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Lead Instrumentation and Control System Engineer – Industrial

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Lead Instrumentation and Control System Engineer for the Industrial team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind. You will:

Be a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, providing specialist guidance on hazardous areas, functional safety and control systems engineering.

Lead the technical delivery of complex projects and engineering packages, shaping solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.

Collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project outcomes.

Support and develop emerging engineers through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Influence project success by overseeing delivery performance, schedules and budgets while maintaining a focus on quality and technical excellence.

Build strong client partnerships, identifying opportunities and helping turn ideas into successful project outcomes.

Champion innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice engineering across the team.

What you’ll bring

Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline), along with RPEQ, CPEng or RPEng accreditation.

Strong expertise in instrumentation and control systems engineering, with a solid understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Proven experience delivering instrumentation and control solutions within industrial, resources, manufacturing, energy or process environments.

The ability to confidently engage with clients and project stakeholders, translating technical concepts into practical solutions.

Well-developed communication skills, with experience preparing technical documentation and contributing to client-facing discussions.

A collaborative and supportive approach, with a passion for working as part of multidisciplinary teams and sharing knowledge with others.

A willingness to travel to site when required to support project delivery and strengthen client relationships.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences - so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.