Senior Control Systems Engineer

WSP · Brisbane, Queensland · onsite We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Brisbane Mining team on an initial 12-month contract. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems across a diverse portfolio of mining and resources projects. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems. Develop control philosophies, functional descriptions, I/O lists, network architectures, and technical documentation. PLC and HMI/SCADA programming, configuration, and testing. Lead or support FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities. Troubleshoot complex control, instrumentation, communications, and automation issues. Review engineering designs and provide technical guidance to project teams and junior engineers. Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical, and project engineering disciplines. Engage with clients, suppliers, and contractors to deliver practical and reliable engineering solutions. Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, project specifications, and safety requirements. Support estimation, planning, and delivery of control system work packages. Requirements: Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong professional experience in industrial automation and control systems. Demonstrated PLC and SCADA/HMI engineering capability. Experience with industrial communications and networked control systems. Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills. Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control philosophies, and functional specifications. Strong documentation and technical communication skills. Experience with platforms such as Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Emerson, or ABB would be advantageous. Benefits: Variety of work across mining and resources projects, clients, and commodities. End-to-end project exposure, from studies and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support. The opportunity to own control system solutions and influence key technical decisions. Close collaboration with electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical, and project engineering specialists. Exposure to complex brownfield and operational environments, where practical and reliable engineering solutions make a real difference. The opportunity to mentor and provide technical guidance to developing engineers while remaining hands-on technically. Be part of a well-established and supportive local team, with flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing.