About SGC Australia SGC Australia is an Australian-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and site services company delivering innovative solutions across the mining, resources, renewables, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

As our project portfolio continues to grow across Australia and internationally, we're looking for talented Control Systems Engineers to join our Controls & Automation team. You'll have the chance to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute across the full project lifecycle from design and programming through to commissioning and ongoing support.

About the Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering automation solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and operational support.

Depending on your experience and project allocation, you'll have the opportunity to work across:

Major mining and resource projects

Renewable energy developments

Infrastructure and heavy industry projects

Interstate and international project opportunities

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, site personnel, and clients to deliver high-quality control systems that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop industrial control systems

PLC and SCADA programming, configuration, and testing

Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and documentation

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Site commissioning and start-up support

Fault finding, optimisation, and system improvements

Client engagement and technical support throughout project delivery





Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and client specifications

About You We're looking for engineers who are passionate about automation and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

Experience with PLC and SCADA systems

Control systems design and commissioning experience

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work across both office-based engineering and site environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly Regarded

Experience within mining, resources, energy, or heavy industrial environments

Exposure to major automation platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, GE, Ignition, Citect, AVEVA, or similar

Experience working on brownfield operational sites

Commissioning experience across multidisciplinary project teams

Why Join SGC Australia? At SGC Australia, we're building a team of talented engineers who enjoy working on technically challenging projects while being supported by experienced industry professionals.

We offer:

Diverse projects across mining, renewables, and industrial sectors

Exposure to the complete project lifecycle

Genuine career progression and professional development

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunity to work with leading Australian resource companies

Competitive remuneration packages based on experience

Flexible project pathways to suit your career goals

Equal Opportunity Employer SGC Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

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📌 Control System Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 SGC Australia
📍 Canberra