At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and delivery of OT systems for critical water infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the water sector focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Top salary, career growth, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on technical leadership and project success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential water systems while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 8+ years in OT or control systems, preferably in water.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in Operational Technology, SCADA, PLCs, industrial networking, and control systems, ideally within the water sector.
You will play a key role in the design, delivery, and optimisation of OT systems for treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, and other critical water infrastructure assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of OT and control system solutions for water and wastewater projects.
- Develop OT architectures, control philosophies, functional design specifications, and technical documentation.
- Design and implement SCADA, PLC, HMI, Historian, and industrial networking systems.
- Provide technical leadership throughout project lifecycles, from concept design through commissioning and operational support.
- Support upgrades, migrations, and modernisation of existing control systems.
- Collaborate with electrical, process, instrumentation, and project engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with client standards, cybersecurity requirements, and engineering governance obligations.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support activities.
Skills/Experience
- Degree qualification in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems, or a related Engineering discipline.
- RPEV and/or CPEng accreditation.
- 8+ years' experience delivering OT, automation, or control systems projects, preferably within the water and wastewater sector.
• Demonstrated experience with
- PLC and automation platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Emerson, Mitsubishi, or similar)
- SCADA and HMI systems
- Industrial Ethernet and OT networking
- Telemetry, communications, and remote monitoring systems
- Historian and data acquisition platforms
- Strong understanding of water treatment and wastewater operations (preferred).
- Experience across project design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operational support.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
If you're an OT specialist ready to lead control system design, deliver technically challenging water infrastructure projects, and work across industry-leading PLC, SCADA, and OT technologies, we want to hear from you.
Senior OT Engineer - TOP $ employer: Embedded Expertise
Embedded Expertise in Brisbane is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on critical water infrastructure projects, with access to ongoing training and development programs that enhance your skills in automation and SCADA technologies. The company prioritises employee well-being and fosters a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
