Senior Control Systems Engineer

About the role

Aggreko is looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the Eva Copper Project team in Brisbane. You will lead the design, integration and commissioning of control systems for one of Australia’s largest hybrid power generation facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design, review and integration of PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial network systems using Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley platforms.
• Manage external consultants, system integrators and vendors to ensure alignment across control system workstreams.
• Provide technical leadership on control philosophies, functional specifications and network architectures.
• Coordinate interfaces between control systems and electrical, mechanical, thermal generation, solar, BESS and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure documentation, software configuration, testing records and handover deliverables meet required standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley PLC systems.
• Proven experience developing or reviewing control philosophies and functional specifications.
• Experience managing consultants, system integrators or vendor technical deliverables.
• Practical FAT, SAT and commissioning experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work on remote sites on a 2‑weeks‑on/1‑week‑off roster.

Required skills

• Rockwell Automation / Allen‑Bradley PLC programming.
• SCADA system integration.
• HMI development.
• Industrial Ethernet networking.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a landmark renewable power project.
• Competitive compensation.
• Safety‑focused culture.
• Career development opportunities.