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
Lead the design, configuration, and integration of control systems across hybrid power assets
Oversee SCADA, PLC, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and automation platforms
Develop and implement control strategies across diesel, gas, solar, and BESS technologies
Drive standardisation and consistency of control architectures across Australian projects
Project Development & Delivery
Provide controls engineering input into feasibility studies and project development
Support technical design and optimisation of new IPP opportunities
Oversee commissioning, testing, and validation of control systems during project delivery
Asset Performance & Optimisation
Optimise performance of operational hybrid energy assets
Improve system efficiency, reliability, availability, and fuel performance
Support remote monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance initiatives
Contribute to emissions reduction and sustainability objectives across the portfolio




Technical Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
Establish and maintain engineering standards for controls and automation systems
Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, project delivery, and commercial teams
Interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, and technology partners
Ensure 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 integration
Background in mining, utilities, infrastructure, or IPP/energy project environments
Experience operating across both project delivery and live asset optimisation
Solid technical leadership capability and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of Australia's energy transition and grid integration challenges
Why This Role
Work on large-scale hybrid and remote energy assets across Australia
Influence both the design and operational performance of critical energy infrastructure
Join a growing IPP platform with long-term ownership of assets
Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid and renewable integration projects
High-impact engineering leadership role with end-to-end asset lifecycle involvement
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📌 Controls Engineering Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Melbourne