Senior/Associate Control Systems Engineer, Energy
WSPWhat if your work helped power the future?
At WSP, you’ll work on the projects the world truly needs — shaping Australia’s energy transition across thermal and renewable generation. You’ll be part of a globally connected team with the scale, support and technical depth to do your best work, alongside people who genuinely back your growth.
In this role, you’ll get:
- High-impact energy projects across renewables + thermal generation and emerging technologies
- Technical depth in functional safety assessments, industrial control, protection and communications systems (PLC/DCS, safety, protocols)
- Flexibility + career development with mentoring, pathways and national collaboration
The Opportunity
WSP’s Generation & New Energy team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior or Associate Control Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of industrial control, protection and communication systems for power generation assets.
You’ll work across a diverse project portfolio from established generation to next‑gen solutions partnering closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to assess, design and implement fit‑for‑purpose systems that support safe, reliable and future-ready energy infrastructure.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll contribute across the full project lifecycle, including:
- Applying your power industry experience across renewable generation, gas turbines (OCGT/CCGT), coal-fired and hydro power stations
- Supporting design and delivery of control and instrumentation systems (PLC, DCS), functional safety systems (AS 61511), and EEHA-compliant designs
- Contributing to control, protection and communication architectures using industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, OPC and IEC 61850
- Working closely with electrical engineers on secondary systems, including protection and excitation systems
- Performing engineering analysis and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and legislative requirements
- Maintaining alignment with WSP’s quality systems, technical governance and client expectations
- Supporting planning, cost and schedule management, and proactive risk mitigation
- Building strong internal networks and supporting client relationships
- Complying with all role-specific SHEQ obligations
About you
You’re a practical, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing safe outcomes. You’ll bring:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Progression towards CPEng and professional registration (RPEQ, RPEV)
- Strong experience designing and delivering control and instrumentation systems
- Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) experience with relevant accreditation (essential)
- Demonstrated delivery across thermal and renewable power generation projects
- Consultancy experience delivering technically complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Solid understanding of safety in design, risk management, QA and OH&S systems
- Strong skills 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 a job — we offer a career with purpose.
What you can expect:
- Competitive pay that reflects your expertise
- Flexible work and hybrid options
- Tailored career pathways, mentoring, leadership development and secondments
- Purpose-driven projects that shape resilient, sustainable communities
- Family-first policies, including up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Extra leave options, including the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks annually
- Global mobility opportunities across Australia and beyond
- Employee Share Purchase Plan for permanent employees
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re excited by complex energy systems and want to contribute to Australia’s evolving generation landscape, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape a better future — for you, and for everyone.