Senior / Associate Control Systems Engineer

What if your work helped power the future?

At WSP, you’ll work on the projects the world truly needs. Our global scale gives you access to landmark infrastructure, cutting‑edge technology, and some of the brightest technical minds in the industry, so you can do the best work of your career.

Here, curiosity is encouraged. New ideas are welcomed. Diverse perspectives are valued. You’ll have the freedom to shape a career that reflects your expertise, ambition, and interests while contributing to outcomes that matter.

Join our Generation & New Energy Team

Locations: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra

As a Senior or Associate Control Systems Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of industrial control, protection, and communication systems for power generation assets. Working within WSP’s Generation & New Energy team, you’ll apply your expertise across thermal and renewable energy projects, supporting both established and emerging generation technologies.

You’ll collaborate with highly skilled engineers and work closely with clients to assess, design, and implement next‑generation energy solutions. This role offers strong technical depth, exposure to complex systems, and the opportunity to contribute to Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Apply your power industry experience across renewable generation, gas turbines (OCGT/CCGT), coal‑fired and hydro power stations
• Support the design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems (PLC, DCS), functional safety systems (AS 61511), and EEHA‑compliant designs
• Contribute to control, protection, and communication system architectures using industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC, and IEC 61850
• Work closely with electrical engineers on secondary systems, including protection and excitation systems
• Perform electrical engineering analysis and ensure compliance with Australian Standards and legislative requirements
• Ensure alignment with WSP quality systems, technical governance, and client expectations
• Support project planning, cost and schedule management, and proactive risk mitigation
• Maintain strong professional networks and contribute to client engagement and satisfaction
• Comply with all role‑specific SHEQ obligations

About You

You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Progression towards Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and professional registration (RPEQ, RPEV)
• Technical expertise in the design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems
• Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) experience with relevant accreditation (essential)
• Demonstrated experience across thermal and renewable power generation projects
• A strong track record delivering complex consultancy projects
• Solid understanding of safety in design, risk management, QA and OH&S systems

• Strong capability in technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring

   

Why Choose WSP? 

At WSP, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow. We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. 

What sets us apart: 

• Competitive pay that reflects your expertise 
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives 
• Tailored career pathways with mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunities 
• Flexible work and hybrid work options to support work-life balance 
• Purpose-driven projects that shape resilient, sustainable communities 
• Family-first policies, including up to 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Extra leave options, with the ability to purchase up to 8 additional weeks annually 
• Global mobility to explore opportunities across Australia and beyond

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 well being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page. 

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. 

With us, you can. Apply today.