Design it. Program it. Commission it. See it in operation.

Location: Smeaton Grange, NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

About BSE Australia

BSE Australia is an established industrial electrical engineering, automation and systems integration contractor delivering projects, maintenance and technical services across manufacturing, processing, infrastructure and hazardous-area environments.

Our capabilities include industrial electrical contracting, PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, machine safety, hazardous-area engineering, control system design, commissioning and complete project delivery.

We work across a diverse range of industrial applications, from upgrading existing plant equipment and resolving complex automation faults through to designing, programming and commissioning complete electrical and control systems.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to strengthen our engineering capabilities and take ownership of industrial automation projects from initial concept and estimating through to design, programming, installation, commissioning and handover.

About the Role

This is a broad, hands-on engineering position combining PLC programming, SCADA development, electrical and control system design, project estimating, technical proposals, commissioning and project delivery.

You will work directly with our management team, project managers, electricians, technicians, clients and suppliers to develop and deliver practical industrial automation solutions.

The successful applicant will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, including initial site investigations, scoping, estimating, system design, software development,



equipment selection, technical coordination, commissioning and client handover.

The engineering and automation function will remain the primary focus, with estimating, project coordination and technical field support forming an key part of the role.

This position is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical variety, solving complex industrial problems, working directly with clients and taking ownership of projects rather than being limited to a narrowly defined engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

PLC, SCADA & Automation Engineering

Design, develop, program and commission industrial PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.

Develop and modify PLC applications using Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 and other industrial automation platforms.

Develop HMI and SCADA applications using platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC and similar systems.

Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications, software architectures and I/O schedules.

Integrate PLC systems with field instrumentation, variable-speed drives, motor control systems, safety systems and third-party equipment.

Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks, managed switches, routers and communication interfaces.

Work with industrial protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, BACnet and MQTT.

Develop alarms,



trends, data logging, reporting and plant monitoring solutions.

Diagnose and resolve complex PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, networking and control system faults.

Perform software testing, FAT, SAT, commissioning and system performance verification.

Support upgrades, migrations and modernisation of existing and legacy control systems.

Electrical & Control System Design

Develop electrical, control, instrumentation and automation system designs.

Prepare and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control drawings, panel layouts, I/O schedules, cable schedules and loop drawings.

Design industrial control panels, PLC panels and associated field control systems.

Select PLC hardware, instrumentation, drives, networking equipment, switchgear and control components.

Prepare equipment specifications, bills of materials and engineering documentation.

Review existing plant installations and recommend practical upgrade, modification and remediation solutions.

Ensure designs comply with applicable Australian Standards, client specifications and industry requirements.

Attend client meetings and conduct site inspections to assess project requirements.

Develop detailed scopes of work for industrial electrical, controls, instrumentation and automation projects.

Prepare estimates, quotations, fee proposals and tender submissions.

Develop labour estimates covering engineering design, PLC/SCADA programming, electrical installation, testing and commissioning.

Prepare material take-offs, bills of materials and equipment schedules.

Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations

📌 Controls & Automation Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 BSE Australia
📍 Sydney