The Opportunity
An experienced Controls Engineering Lead is sought to join the Australian IPP engineering function.This is a senior technical leadership role reporting into the Head of Engineering, responsible for the design, integration, optimisation, and governance of controls and automation systems across a portfolio of hybrid energy assets in Australia.The role spans the full lifecycle of IPP projects — from development and design through to commissioning, operations, and continuous optimisation of live assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Controls & Automation Leadership
Lead the design, configuration, and integration of control systems across hybrid power assetsOversee SCADA, PLC, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and automation platformsDevelop and implement control strategies across diesel, gas, solar, and BESS technologiesDrive standardisation and consistency of control architectures across Australian projects
Project Development & Delivery
Provide controls engineering input into feasibility studies and project developmentSupport technical design and optimisation of recent IPP opportunitiesOversee commissioning, testing, and validation of control systems during project delivery
Asset Performance & Optimisation
Optimise performance of operational hybrid energy assetsImprove system efficiency, reliability, availability, and fuel performanceSupport remote monitoring, diagnostics,



and predictive maintenance initiativesContribute to emissions reduction and sustainability objectives across the portfolio
Technical Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Establish and maintain engineering standards for controls and automation systemsCollaborate with internal engineering, operations, project delivery, and commercial teamsInterface with OEMs, EPC contractors, and technology partnersEnsure compliance with relevant Australian safety, environmental, and quality standards
About You
You are an experienced controls or automation engineering professional with a background in complex energy or industrial environments within Australia.You will bring:Strong experience in controls engineering (SCADA, PLCs, EMS, or equivalent systems)Exposure to hybrid power systems including generation, renewables, and BESS integrationBackground in mining, utilities, infrastructure, or IPP/energy project environmentsExperience operating across both project delivery and live asset optimisationStrong technical leadership capability and stakeholder management skillsUnderstanding of Australia’s energy transition and grid integration challenges
Why This Role
Work on large-scale hybrid and remote energy assets across AustraliaInfluence both the design and operational performance of critical energy infrastructureJoin a growing IPP platform with long-term ownership of assetsExposure to cutting-edge hybrid and renewable integration projectsHigh-impact engineering leadership role with end-to-end asset lifecycle involvement

📌 Controls Engineering Lead (Perth)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Perth