Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Designer - Brisbane, AUS Department:

Instrumentation Controls

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Description Equinox Engineering Ltd.

is a leading global EPCM firm delivering innovative facility design and engineering solutions across natural gas, conventional oil and emerging energy sectors. We partner with top energy producers across Australia and internationally to design safe, reliable, and efficient facilities from early concept through execution and operation.

We are seeking an

Instrumentation & Controls Designer

with 3+ years experience to support the development and delivery of instrumentation and control system designs for oil and gas facilities projects. In this role, you will work within multidisciplinary EPCM teams to develop design deliverables, coordinate with engineering disciplines, and contribute to project execution from concept through construction.

Why Join Equinox?

Meaningful work on high-impact oil and gas facilities and pipelines

A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Opportunity to develop and grow within multidisciplinary EPCM project teams

Exposure to diverse facilities projects across Austraia and international markets

A flexible and supportive setting designed for long-term career development

What You’ll Do As an Instrumentation & Controls Designer reporting to the I&E; Senior Designer in our Brisbane office, you will support the delivery of safe, reliable, and code-compliant instrumentation and control systems. Your role will include:

Instrumentation & Controls Design

Prepare instrumentation and controls design deliverables including instrument location plans, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, junction box layouts, and installation details

Develop and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, cable schedules, and related project documentation

Support the development and updating of P&IDs;,



control system architecture drawings, and instrument datasheets

Assist with material take-offs (MTOs), material requisitions, and specification documentation

Utilize AutoCAD, CADWorx (3D), SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/InTools), and related design tools to develop project deliverables

Coordination & Team Collaboration

Work closely with process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural disciplines to ensure coordinated facility designs

Participate in design reviews and model reviews, incorporating feedback into design deliverables

Support communication with internal project teams, vendors, and clients

Contribute to the development and maintenance of department standards, procedures, and best practices

Project Execution & Delivery

Support the delivery of instrumentation and controls design packages in alignment with scope, schedule, and quality requirements

Review vendor documentation and incorporate approved information into project deliverables

Assist with procurement support activities and technical documentation

Maintain project documentation, drawing registers, and design files in accordance with company procedures

Construction & Field Support

Support responses to RFIs and technical queries during construction and commissioning

Participate in site visits, inspections, and field engineering activities as required

Help ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project requirements

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Follow established engineering and design quality processes and procedures





Support compliance with applicable Australian and international standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements

Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental, and quality objectives throughout project execution

Support verification and checking activities to ensure accurate and consistent deliverables

About You You are a detail-oriented designer who enjoys technical design work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to successful project outcomes.

You bring:

Full Australian work rights and you are based in Brisbane

3+ years of instrumentation and controls design experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or EPCM environments

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Technical Foundation

Understanding of instrumentation and control systems used within oil & gas and process facilities

Experience preparing instrumentation design deliverables including loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument datasheets, cable schedules, and instrument indexes

Familiarity with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems

Knowledge of instrumentation installation practices and control system documentation

Exposure to functional safety principles is considered an asset

Software Proficiency

Experience with AutoCAD and instrumentation design software

Experience with CADWorx or similar 3D tools would be an advantage

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/InTools) experience considered an asset

Familiarity with 3D model review tools such as Navisworks is considered an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

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📌 Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Designer - Brisbane, AUS
🏢 Equinox Engineering
📍 Brisbane