About Our Client:
Our Client is a growing Brisbane-based engineering and technical services company. They design, build and commission industrial EI&C; systems across manufacturing, industrial refrigeration, fuel terminals, mining and general industry.
Their integrated model means engineers see projects through from concept to installation, supported by an in-house trade team. The company is scaling quickly and offers strong opportunities for technical and growth opportunities.
About the Role:
Our Client is seeking a practical and experienced Senior EI&C; Engineer to lead technical delivery, guide junior engineers and support field activities. You will split your time between design, documentation, site work and project coordination, ensuring safe, compliant and constructible EI&C; solutions.
You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and act as the technical lead on projects aligned to your strengths, whether in controls, electrical or instrumentation.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead EI&C; design, review and approval activities across electrical, instrumentation and control systems
Prepare drawings, schematics, work packs, test plans and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with AS**** and internal QA, change management and documentation control processes
Support installation, programming, calibration, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation and networking equipment
Attend client sites to inspect works, validate designs, complete inductions and understand field conditions
Manage technical delivery of assigned projects, including procurement support, raising POs and expediting materials
Lead project review meetings, contribute to constructability reviews and identify technical issues early




Respond to RFIs and liaise with clients on technical matters
Mentor two to three junior engineers, review their work and provide day-to-day guidance
Offer technical support to electrical supervisors, HA electricians and technicians in the field
Prepare quotations and assist with scoping and estimating EI&C; work
Contribute to continuous improvement of designs, processes and systems
More Information:
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Location Brisbane, QLD
Travel: Mostly local, with occasional regional travel and 20 percent uplift for remote work
Working rights: Must have full Australian working rights
Career progression: Opportunities to lead technical areas or grow toward an engineering management pathway
About You:
Experience & Skills:
6–10 years of industrial EI&C; engineering experience (strong portfolios with fewer years also considered)
Hands-on commissioning and industrial site experience, not only office-based design
Strong EI&C; design capability and ability to interpret drawings, work packs and engineering documents
Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and common PLC/SCADA platforms, ideally Siemens and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
Solid understanding of Australian Standards, especially AS****, and awareness of QLD RPEQ requirements
RPEQ registered or progressing toward it
Strong communication skills, clear documentation ability and confidence working with clients and technicians
Bachelor of Engineering (electrical or related discipline)
Valid driver's licence
Must have full-working rights in Australia
Nice to Have:
Hazardous area exposure
Ignition SCADA experience
Background in manufacturing, fuel terminals or mining
Basic commercial awareness

📌 Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 INAUTALENT
📍 Sydney