Job Description
Step into a high-impact contract role where you'll shape complex automation and control solutions for a diverse client base, working with up-to-date PLC, SCADA and HMI platforms.
Join a forward-thinking engineering team in Sydney, representing a respected brand on critical projects while driving technical excellence from design through to commissioning.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for delivering control system solutions that align with project tender specifications and Orise project delivery methodologies.
Acting as a key technical representative, you will support projects across their full lifecycle, ensuring solutions are robust, cost-effective and delivered within agreed scope, budget and schedule.
Your work will directly influence project quality, client satisfaction and the continuous improvement of delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of control system designs in line with project tender specifications and Orise project delivery methodologies
Represent Orise as the technical point of contact during consulting engagements, RFI responses, technical clarification meetings and project delivery phases
Lead the development, configuration and testing of PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions using vendor-agnostic automation platforms
Share technical knowledge with project delivery teams across regions to develop accurate, segment-specific solutions for customer requirements
Contribute to technical retrospectives and feedback sessions to improve operational effectiveness and delivery processes
Monitor project and task budgets for design, documentation, programming, installation and commissioning activities to ensure work is completed within financial and schedule constraints
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and on-site commissioning activities
Execute tasks related to the technical scope of projects in delivery, ensuring compliance with specifications,



standards and quality requirements
Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer working across the full project lifecycle
Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI development and implementation
Demonstrated ability to interpret and work from tender specifications, functional descriptions and detailed design documents
Experience representing an engineering or systems integrator organisation in technical meetings with clients and stakeholders
Solid understanding of project delivery methodologies, including scope management, budgeting and scheduling for engineering tasks
Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills for industrial control systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently in a contract environment, managing workload and priorities across multiple projects
Desirable Skills:
Experience with multiple major automation platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) in vendor-agnostic environments
Background in sectors such as manufacturing, resources, utilities, or infrastructure
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for safety, reliability and cyber security in control systems
Experience working in multi-region or multi-site project delivery teams
Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and feedback-driven process enhancements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems or a related discipline
Relevant trade or diploma qualifications in industrial automation or control systems (for candidates with strong practical experience)
Professional engineering affiliation or eligibility (e.g. Engineers Australia) preferred
Vendor or industry certifications in PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms advantageous
If you're a capable Controls Engineer seeking a contract role where you can own delivery and make a visible impact, apply now to explore this opportunity.

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