Senior Controls Engineer (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide)

Are you passionate about control systems and systems integration? Join WSP’s Technology Systems team, one of the largest and most advanced technology consulting groups in Australia and APAC. 

We’re seeking a Senior Engineer with Controls & Integration expertise to undertake the design, integration, and delivery of control systems across a diverse portfolio of Mission Critical Projects with a primary focus on Data Centres and Aviation projects.  

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

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. 

About the role 

As a seasoned Controls Engineer with a passion for BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems and mission critical projects, you will join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical solutions across Australia and Asia’s most significant developments. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across the region for multiple clients. You’ll play a key part in delivering mission critical projects that demand reliability, resilience, and innovation, while contributing to the continued growth and success of our business. We are happy to consider applications from Senior Engineer to Associate level. 

In this role, you will: 

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects. 
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team. 
• Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. 
• Lead small to medium-sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting in the design and documentation of projects involving BMS, EPMS, SCADA and DCIM platforms 
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop control strategies and integration solutions 
• Interfacing with ICT / Network specialists to develop an architecture to support the controls systems 
• Researching and implementing smart sensor and data-driven performance strategies 
• Preparing technical documentation and managing construction phase services 
• Ensuring compliance with WSP’s quality assurance and project delivery standards 
• Supporting commissioning activities 

Key Requirements 

• 5+ years of experience delivering mission critical projects within an engineering consultancy or controls vendor environment 
• A relevant engineering degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering—or equivalent industry experience 
• Proven ability to collaborate with MEP engineers, ICT designers 
• Ability to provide technical expertise in data analytics and control strategies 
• Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g. specifications, schematics, reports) and managing construction phase services 
• Demonstrated capability in managing project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and stakeholder relationships 
• A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to delivering technically strong and efficient project outcomes 

Our Offer 

At WSP, you’ll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs—while feeling supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance and more. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective. 
• Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities. 
• Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave. 
• Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support. 
• Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities. 

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 74,000 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. 

With us, you can. Apply today. 

For a confidential conversation about this role—or to explore other opportunities within WSP — please contact Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition Team.