Control Systems Solutions Architect – Bids & Proposals Control Systems Solutions Architect – Bids & Proposals Join Alliance Automation

At Alliance Automation, we focus on winning the right work — projects we can deliver well.

We deliver automation, electrical, and digital solutions across Australia's critical industries. This role sits at the centre of that — shaping how control systems work is priced, structured, and secured.

Everything we do is guided by our values of Care, Collaboration, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity. We put people and safety first, work together to solve complex challenges, do what we say we'll do, deliver outcomes that matter, and continually look for better ways to create value for our customers.

This isn't admin. It's about building accurate estimates, defining practical solutions, and submitting bids that stack up commercially and technically.

What's in it for you Ownership Take ownership of control system estimates from scope through to final submission, trusted to deliver outcomes with accountability and Integrity.

Impact Help shape practical, commercially sound solutions that support our customers and projects. Your work will deliver real Impact across Australia's critical industries.

Real Projects Work across PLC, SCADA, DCS and electrical scopes on active industrial opportunities — applying Curiosity to solve challenges and uncover smarter ways of delivering value.

Strong Team Join experienced engineers, estimators and commercial professionals who believe in Collaboration — because we're better together.

People & Safety First Our commitment to Care means supporting our people, prioritising safety, and creating an setting where everyone can perform at their best.





Package

Competitive salary

Development support

Paid parental leave

20 days annual leave + purchase leave option

Flexible work arrangements

The Opportunity This isn’t a coordination role — it’s a hands‑on position owning how control systems work is priced, structured, and secured.

As the Control Systems Solutions Architect – Bids & Proposals, you’ll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle across PLC, SCADA, DCS, and electrical scopes — with clear accountability for estimate accuracy, technical integrity, and commercial outcomes.

From interpreting client requirements through to final submission, you’ll develop costed control system solutions that are practical to deliver and commercially sound.

You’ll work across multiple industries and regions, partnering with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to build estimates that stack up — and submissions that win the right work at the right margin.

This role suits someone who understands that strong control system solutions — and strong projects — start with disciplined estimating.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own end-to-end delivery of EOIs, RFPs, and RFQs for control systems and electrical scopes

Develop detailed cost estimates across PLC, SCADA, DCS, and associated infrastructure





Interpret client specifications and define fit-for-purpose control system architectures

Validate scope, resources, and delivery methodologies to ensure estimates are accurate and executable

Engage with control system vendors to validate technical solutions and obtain pricing

Define technical approach, methodologies, and engineering assumptions within submissions

Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to align scope, execution, and risk

Identify, assess, and manage technical and commercial risks

Drive timelines, governance, and overall submission quality

Maintain and improve estimating tools, cost libraries, and proposal documentation

What Sets You Apart

Strong experience in control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) within industrial environments

Proven capability in tendering and estimating automation and electrical projects

Ability to translate scope into practical, deliverable control system solutions

Experience estimating across greenfield and brownfield projects

Comfortable working with major vendors to validate solutions and build pricing

Confident clarifying technical requirements and scope with clients

Solid understanding of commercial frameworks, contracts, and risk

Structured, detail-focused, and commercially aware

Able to bring clarity to complex, multi-disciplinary inputs

Why This Role Stands Out At Alliance, control systems estimating and tendering is treated as a core capability — not an afterthought.

You’ll step into:

A national pipeline of complex control systems projects

Strong in-house engineering capability with proven delivery backing

Direct influence over solution de

📌 Control Systems Bids (Brisbane)
🏢 Optus
📍 Brisbane