Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Hybrid)
Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Melbourne on a permanent role.
This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for delivering complex Instrumentation, Control Systems and Automation engineering solutions across major energy and industrial projects.
Reporting to the Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer and working as part of our clients' integrated project teams, you will provide technical leadership, engineering assurance and discipline governance while leading teams across FEED, Detailed Design, EPCM and execution phases for major brownfield and greenfield projects.
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What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects
Flexible working arrangements
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive remuneration package
Commitment to continued professional development
Global connections
Responsibilities
The key objectives for this role are:
Provide technical leadership, discipline governance and engineering assurance for Instrumentation and Control Systems engineering activities
Act as the discipline focal point and technical authority for complex engineering decisions and design reviews
Lead and coordinate Instrumentation and Control Systems engineering deliverables across multiple projects and project phases
Plan, budget, organise and control discipline deliverables and resources to achieve project objectives
Preparing Instrument deliverables for all project phases the oil and gas industry ensuring they are consistently checked, accurate and presentable
Ensuring all engineering deliverables are technically compliant and delivered in accordance with project schedules
Provide expert technical guidance on instrumentation, control systems, safety instrumented systems (SIS), distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA systems, telecommunications and industrial networks
Provide functional safety leadership and support implementation of IEC ***** lifecycle requirements
Support industrial cybersecurity objectives and ensure designs align with IEC ***** principles where applicable
Liaise with client engineering, operations and maintenance personnel to develop practical and efficient engineering solutions
Co-ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up




Assisting in the coordination of all activities related to Instrument engineering design
Identify technical, schedule and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies
Mentor, coach and develop engineers within the Instrument and Control discipline
Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and lessons learned initiatives across projects
Support proposal development, engineering estimates and business development activities
Providing day to day support and services to the client and the integrated project team
Provide site and commissioning support during construction, pre-commissioning, start-up and operational phase
Be willing to undertake site visits, both onshore and offshore, as required
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement below but believe you possess the experience, skills and capability to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
You will hold a degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Control Systems Engineering from a recognised institution and possess:
Minimum ***** years of relevant experience in Instrumentation, Control Systems and Automation engineering within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Resources, Petrochemical or refinery sector
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Principal Engineer, Lead Principal Engineer, Technical Authority or equivalent senior engineering leadership role
Registered Professional Engineer Victoria (RPEV) accreditation in the Electrical Engineering Area of Practice is mandatory
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status with Engineers Australia is highly regarded.
Proven experience delivering FEED, Detailed Design, EPCM and execution projects within an engineering consultancy or EPCM environment
Extensive knowledge of instrumentation, analyser systems, metering systems, control valves, shutdown systems, PLCs, DCS, SIS, SCADA, telecommunications and industrial communication networks
Demonstrated expertise in applicable Australian and international codes, standards and engineering practices




Working knowledge of Functional Safety principles including IEC ***** lifecycle activities, SIL assessments and Safety Requirement Specifications
Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity requirements and IEC ***** principles.
Experience using SPI and other engineering design tools for development of Instrument and Control deliverables
Proficiency in sizing and specification of flow measurement devices, control valves and safety valves
Solid understanding of risk management and engineering assurance processes.
Proven capability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor engineers
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
Excellent analytical, technical report writing and problem-solving abilities.
As this position involves professional engineering services in Victoria, applicants must hold current Registered Professional Engineer Victoria (RPEV) registration in the Electrical Engineering Area of Practice at the time of application. Candidates who do not hold RPEV registration will not be considered
Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
If you are an experienced Principal Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer seeking the opportunity to provide technical leadership on major energy and infrastructure projects, we would like to hear from you.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Job Info
Job Identification *****
Job Category Engineering
Posting Date 10/06/2026, 05:52 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Hybrid)
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📌 Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Wood
📍 Melbourne