Lead Control Systems Engineer

Join Alliance Automation: Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!

Transforming Australian Industry with Secure Digital Solutions, Smart Automation, and Electrical Engineering. We believe that our people are our most valuable asset. With a strong emphasis on integrity, trust, and honesty, we incorporate business ethics into everything we do. Join us and become part of a team that puts people first.

Why Choose Alliance Automation for Your Engineering Career?

Prioritizing People - At our core, we recognise that people are our most invaluable asset. We foster a workplace culture built on integrity, trust, and honesty, where ethical practices are integral to all our endeavours.

Continuous Growth - We are committed to your professional development. Our investment in your training includes comprehensive in-house programs designed to help you thrive.

Vibrant Team Environment - Join our dynamic team culture where we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a social office environment that regularly engages in exciting and diverse activities.

Rewarding Compensation - Your talents deserve recognition. We not only offer competitive salaries that align with your expertise but also provide:

• An enticing Professional Development scheme.
• Generous paid parental leave
• 20 days of Annual Leave plus an optional 4-week Purchase Leave Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements and prioritize a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Control Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex control and automation projects within a collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to define project scope, requirements, and technical solutions
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control system solutions
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and aligned to client expectations
• Provide ongoing technical support and trusted advisory to clients
• Promote and uphold strong HSEQ standards across all project activities

Experience and Skills

• Background in infrastructure or heavy industrial sectors
• Strong client engagement and communication capability
• Proven leadership and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Solid experience in control system architecture, design, and delivery
• Project delivery experience including planning, scheduling, and execution
• Minimum 7+ years’ industry experience
• Demonstrated capability leading complex engineering projects end-to-end
• Experience with Yokogawa FAST/TOOLS is highly regarded
• Any exposure to CI Server or enterprise data/integration layers is advantageous

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Broad exposure across control system platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptable, with a strong commitment to continuous learning
• High attention to detail and quality of output
• Safety-first mindset with practical, solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package and clear career progression aligned to your experience and goals. You’ll join a team that values contribution, performance, and long-term development.

About us

Alliance Automation was founded in 2010, satisfying a need in the market for a turn-key solution provider with high integrity, strong ethics, a passion for excellence and a quality and value focus – to deliver exceptional outcomes to our customers.

As a National multi-disciplined industrial automation and electrical engineering company, we specialise in delivering value-added solutions, consultancy and support to our customers and partners in Mining, Oil and Gas, Water and Waste Water, Infrastructure and Manufacturing market sectors.

Alliance Automation is an equal opportunity employer offering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all prospective applicants to apply for the role.