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Automation Engineer

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design, build, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems for utility, industrial, and government infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior IC Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Builds

Industrial automation control systems and infrastructure projects

Domain

Industrial automation, water/wastewater treatment, utility infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming (Siemens S7, Schneider Electric M580), SCADA systems (ClearSCADA/GeoSCADA), electrical system analysis, project management, FAT/SAT coordination, technical documentation, site commissioning

Preferred skills

Water/wastewater treatment facility experience, Sydney Water automation standards, CASE tools, asset lifecycle management, industrial communications networks

Technologies

Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Step 7, Schneider Electric M580, ClearSCADA, GeoSCADA

Responsibilities

Design and program PLC/SCADA systems, manage projects from design to handover, analyze plant performance for efficiency improvements, coordinate site testing and commissioning activities, prepare operations and maintenance documentation, conduct site inspections and audits

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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