At a Glance
- Tasks: Design, program, and support PLC and SCADA systems for major projects.
- Company: Join CNFiTech Engineering, a leader in automation solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on project experience.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to work on large-scale projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of automation in critical infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with Siemens S7 and Schneider Electric M580 platforms required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Shape the future with CNFi Tech Engineering
At CNFi Tech Engineering, we design, build, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems for major utility, industrial, manufacturing and treatment plants, and government clients.
Our projects involve working alongside leading contractors on complex infrastructure and industrial facilities, where reliability, safety, and operational performance are critical.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our growing team and experience in Sydney water industry will be highly regarded.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PLC and SCADA systems working on industrial and infrastructure projects, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
This role will require regular site attendance, including commissioning activities, stakeholder engagement, inspections, and system performance assessments to meet client and project requirements.
- Design, program, test, commission, and support PLC and SCADA systems.
- Manage automation and control projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
- Develop control system designs, specifications, requirements, and technical documentation.
- Analyse plant and equipment performance to identify automation, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
- Work with electrical, mechanical, process engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
- Plan and coordinate FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities.
- Define equipment, instrumentation, network, and control system requirements.
- Ensure systems meet engineering, safety, quality, and client standards.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and performance reviews.
- Support maintenance, upgrades, modifications, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical leadership and support project delivery from concept through to operation.
- Prepare operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
About You
Experience designing, building, testing, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems on industrial and utility projects, together with strong technical and project delivery capabilities, with:
- Demonstrated experience with Siemens S7 platforms, including Step 7 and TIA Portal.
- Experience configuring Schneider Electric M580 PLC platforms.
- Experience with Clear SCADA / Geo SCADA systems.
- Sound understanding of industrial electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
- Bachelor’s degree recognised by Engineers Australia in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Highly Regarded
- Experience delivering PLC and SCADA solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Familiarity with Sydney Water automation standards, CASE tools, and project delivery frameworks.
- Experience supporting asset optimisation, operational performance improvements, and lifecycle management of industrial automation systems.
- Exposure to plant design, process control systems, industrial communications networks, and infrastructure projects.
- Propel Your Career Forward
Take the next step in your automation career and work on large-scale PLC and SCADA projects for utility and government clients.
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Automation Engineer in Sydney employer: CNF - an RSGx Company
At CNFiTech Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects within the vibrant Sydney water industry. Join us to advance your career while contributing to critical infrastructure that enhances community safety and efficiency.
