Hardware Engineer - Power Generation & Control Systems
Australian Citizen OR Permanent Residents encouraged to apply, must have unrestricted full working rights.
Short-Term Contract Opportunity
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to support a major power generation control systems upgrade and modernisation project.
Working within a brownfield operating plant environment, you will be responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of hardware solutions supporting distributed control systems (DCS), instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, and plant automation infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from detailed engineering and design through to testing, commissioning, and plant start-up activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to remain engaged during the commissioning phase, providing continuity and technical expertise as the new system is brought online.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hardware engineering solutions for power plant automation and control system upgrade projects.
- Support brownfield migration and modernisation programs within operating power generation facilities.
- Produce and review detailed engineering documentation and design packages.
- Design and modify control cubicles, marshalling cabinets, junction boxes, and associated I&C infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain:
- Signal Lists and Channel Allocation Schedules
- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
- Power Supply Schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- Loop Diagrams
- Termination Diagrams
- Network Architecture Drawings
- Apply system segregation, redundancy, and spare capacity principles.
- Support field instrumentation integration and control loop design.
- Prepare installation workscope packages and construction documentation, including:
- Cable Pull Sheets
- Cable Termination Schedules
- Junction Box Modifications
- Marshalling Cabinet Modifications
- Field Device Installation Packages
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, cutover, and start-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
Hardware Engineer - Power Generation & Control Systems
Australian Citizen OR Permanent Residents encouraged to apply, must have unrestricted full working rights.
Short-Term Contract Opportunity
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to support a major power generation control systems upgrade and modernisation project.
Working within a brownfield operating plant environment, you will be responsible for the design, engineering, and implementation of hardware solutions supporting distributed control systems (DCS), instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, and plant automation infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from detailed engineering and design through to testing, commissioning, and plant start-up activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to remain engaged during the commissioning phase, providing continuity and technical expertise as the new system is brought online.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hardware engineering solutions for power plant automation and control system upgrade projects.
- Support brownfield migration and modernisation programs within operating power generation facilities.
- Produce and review detailed engineering documentation and design packages.
- Design and modify control cubicles, marshalling cabinets, junction boxes, and associated I&C infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain:
- Signal Lists and Channel Allocation Schedules
- General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
- Power Supply Schematics
- Wiring Diagrams
- Loop Diagrams
- Termination Diagrams
- Network Architecture Drawings
- Apply system segregation, redundancy, and spare capacity principles.
- Support field instrumentation integration and control loop design.
- Prepare installation workscope packages and construction documentation, including:
- Cable Pull Sheets
- Cable Termination Schedules
- Junction Box Modifications
- Marshalling Cabinet Modifications
- Field Device Installation Packages
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, cutover, and start-up activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
Technical Experience Automation & Control Systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Siemens Omnivise T3000 (formerly SPPA-T3000)
- SIMATIC S7-400H Automation Systems
- SIMATIC ET200SP HA
- Control system upgrades and migrations
- Redundant control system architectures
Hardware Engineering & Design
- Control cubicle design
- Marshalling cabinet design
- Power supply design
- Wiring and termination design
- Loop and circuit diagrams
- Network architecture design
- Equipment labelling and signage
Signal & I/O Engineering
- Signal lists and channel allocation
- I/O rationalisation
- KKS tagging systems
- Redundancy principles
- Segregation principles
- Spare capacity planning
Instrumentation & Field Systems Experience with some or all of the following:
- Interposing relays
- Signal splitters (failsafe and non-failsafe)
- Current Transformers (CTs)
- Voltage Transformers (VTs)
- LVDTs
- Speed probes
- Vibration monitoring systems
- Turbine governor interfaces
- Fast I/O applications
- Cable and core identification systems
- Earthing and shielding requirements
Safety Systems Highly regarded experience with:
- Turbine Safety Instrumented Systems (TSIS)
- Boiler Safety Instrumented Systems (BSIS)
- Functional Safety Management (FSM)
- Safety-critical control systems
About You You will bring:
- Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience within the power generation sector.
- Strong hardware engineering and detailed design experience in industrial automation or control systems environments.
- Experience delivering DCS, I&C, or power plant upgrade and migration projects.
- Proven capability producing detailed engineering deliverables and construction documentation.
- Experience supporting commissioning, testing, plant outages, or start-up activities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently within a project delivery environment.
Highly Desirable
- Direct experience with Siemens Omnivise T3000 / SPPA-T3000.
- Experience with Siemens S7-400H and ET200SP HA platforms.
- COMOS (Scorpio) experience.
- Coal-fired power station experience.
- Brownfield upgrade or migration project experience.
- Knowledge of KKS standards.
- Experience transitioning competitor DCS platforms to Siemens-based solutions.
What's on Offer
- Short-term contract opportunity on a significant power generation project.
- End-to-end involvement from engineering design through to commissioning.
- Opportunity to work on complex DCS upgrade and modernisation activities.
- High-impact role within a collaborative and technically focused project team.
- Potential for continued involvement during commissioning and plant start-up phases.
Hardware Engineer employer: Tecside Group
Join our dynamic team in Thomastown, VIC, where we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Project Manager in our leading electrical manufacturing company, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact in the industry. We value our employees and offer a supportive environment that encourages growth and teamwork, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
