Principal/Lead Control Systems Engineer - Power & Energy
WSPShape 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
- Champion a strong health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ) culture
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
- Strong understanding of safety in design, risk management and QA/OH&S systems
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
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
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.