Senior Control Systems Engineer - Brisbane or Melbourne

Shape the future of energy with cutting-edge control systems design.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you’ll access global expertise, contribute to landmark projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in your field. Here, curiosity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and your career can be as unique as you are.

Join Our Generation & New Energy Team

Based in Brisbane or Melbourne, you’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of industrial control and communication systems for electrical protection in our Generation and New Energy projects. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you’ll work across thermal and renewable energy projects, applying your technical expertise to future-focused solutions.

This is your opportunity to deepen your technical capabilities, lead innovative projects, and help shape Australia’s clean energy transition.

About Our Team

WSP’s Energy team partners with clients to solve complex technical challenges in the clean energy transition. Our work spans renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), modern thermal generation, and transmission and distribution—delivering efficient, reliable, and resilient outcomes across Australia and beyond.

What You’ll Do

• Apply your expertise across thermal and renewable power generation projects, including gas turbines (OCGT/CCGT), coal-fired and hydro power stations.
• Design and deliver control and instrumentation systems (PLC, DCS), functional safety systems (AS 61511), and EEHA-compliant designs.
• Develop control and protection system communications using industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC) and IEC 61850 networks.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on secondary systems such as protection and excitation systems.
• Perform electrical engineering analysis and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and relevant legislation.
• Review and verify engineering drawings, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support project planning, cost and schedule management, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered status (CPEng) and registration (RPEQ, RPEV), or working towards.
• Proven experience in thermal and renewable power generation projects, ideally in an engineering consulting environment (circa 6+ years' project experience)
• Strong understanding of safety in design, risk management, and QA/OH&S systems.
• Skilled in technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring.
• Ability to manage scope across multiple projects and deliver best client outcomes.

Why Choose WSP?

We’re committed to a workplace where you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. We offer:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your talent
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Clear career pathways with mentoring and development
• Flexible work options to balance life and work
• Purpose-driven projects that make a real impact
• Comprehensive benefits and support for returners
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Option to buy up to 8 extra weeks of leave to support additional annual leave or school holiday leave
• Opportunities to work across Australia and globally

How You’ll Work

Flexibility is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll be based in our Brisbane or Melbourne office, with hybrid working options and site visits when required—all supported by a friendly, high-performing team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making infrastructure better for people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and make your mark.