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Principal/Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power & Energy

WSP -
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Parental leave

Qualifications

Engineering
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Risk management
Distributed control systems
Leadership

Full Job Description

Shape the future of energy

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to lead, influence and drive the energy transition? Join WSP and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge solutions across thermal and renewable generation projects.

The Opportunity

As a Principal / Lead Control Systems Engineer , you’ll lead a high-performing team delivering industrial control and communication systems for power generation assets.

Based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra, you’ll work across a diverse portfolio including renewables, BESS, modern thermal generation, and emerging technologies, helping clients solve complex challenges and transition to a more sustainable energy future.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

Lead and mentor a team of Control Systems Engineers across major energy projects
Drive technical leadership and project delivery across generation and new energy solutions
Support business development, including strategy, proposals and client engagement
Identify and pursue new opportunities across emerging generation technologies
Oversee design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems (PLC, DCS), functional safety systems (AS 61511) and EEHA designs
Develop control, protection and communication systems using protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC and IEC 61850
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers on protection and excitation systems
Provide technical advisory across refurbishment, operations and asset management projects
Manage project performance, including commercial metrics, risk and quality outcomes

About you

You’re a seasoned engineer and leader who thrives on delivering technically complex projects and building strong teams. You’ll bring:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Chartered status and/or professional registration (CPEng, RPEQ, RPEV)
Functional Safety Assessment certification, or willingness to get one
Extensive experience across thermal and renewable generation projects (ideally 10+ years)
Proven experience or desire to step in a leadership or team management role
Strong track record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects
Commercial acumen and experience driving business outcomes and growth
Established industry networks and strong client relationship skills
Ability to mentor, develop and inspire high-performing teams

Why choose WSP?

At WSP, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose.

What you can expect:

Competitive remuneration aligned to your experience
Flexible and hybrid working options
Clear career pathways with leadership and development opportunities
Purpose-driven projects shaping Australia’s energy future
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave
Global mobility opportunities across Australia and beyond

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re excited to lead and shape the future of energy systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and make your mark at WSP.

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