Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems & Instrumentation (CS&I) Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team based in Brisbane. This role is responsible for the design, specification and delivery of instrumentation, valves and DCS/PLC-based control systems across major industrial projects. You will provide high-quality engineering and design support throughout the project lifecycle while mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumentation design for material handling and process plant projects across small, medium and large-scale developments.
• Prepare scopes of work for plant control systems, telecommunications and instrumentation packages.
• Develop study reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, functional specifications and datasheets.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Select and specify instrumentation in accordance with equipment datasheets.
• Design and modify panel layouts, schematic wiring and termination diagrams for industrial control systems.
• Develop instrumentation schedules, including cable, instrument and I/O schedules.
• Develop changeover plans for brownfield control system upgrades.
• Design PLC and Remote I/O control systems.
• Design and layout plant control rooms.
• Determine the location and arrangement of DCS and other control cabinets.
• Participate in design and hazard reviews.
• Review supplier documentation to ensure project specifications are met.
• Mentor and support junior instrumentation and control systems engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Approximately 10–13 years' relevant experience in control systems and instrumentation engineering.
• Experience with functional safety systems and TÜV certification is highly regarded.
• CPEng status and current RPEQ registration are highly desirable.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong background in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and engineering of processing plants, mining, minerals processing, heavy industrial or oil & gas facilities.
• Thorough understanding of relevant industry codes, standards and regulatory requirements relating to instrumentation and control systems.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards and ensuring compliance with engineering procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Smart Instrumentation is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver high-quality technical outcomes

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.