Hydra Search are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer with experience in the Water industry to join an Engineering Consultancy in the Brisbane office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, with a solid focus on Siemens PLCs and PCS7 systems.

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, configure, and maintain control systems for water and wastewater treatment processes
Program, test, and commission Siemens PLC systems (including S7 family)
Configure, engineer, and support Siemens PCS7 DCS
Develop and maintain functional design specifications, control philosophies, and software documentation
Support site installation, commissioning, and start-up activities
Diagnose and resolve control system faults and performance issues
Ensure systems comply with industry standards, client specifications, and safety regulations
Provide ongoing operational support and system upgrades for existing installations

Required Experience & Skills:




Ideally 5+ years’ experience as a Control Systems Engineer within the Water or Wastewater industry
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, WinCC and SCADA Citect
Solid understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes
Experience with ClearSCADA/GeoSCADA is preferred
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, electrical drawings, and control documentation
Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Automation, or Systems Engineering

What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects
Career development and training prospects
Cooperative and supportive engineering environment

If you're interested in learning more, please apply via the job ad with your updated CV and contact details.
Only Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered*

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly

📌 Senior Control Systems Engineer Brisbane
🏢 Hydra Search
📍 Brisbane