Control Systems Engineer

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Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia. We are wholly independent, employee-owned company with strong local leadership and autonomy.

We are selective and specific in the clients and projects we choose to work with, aligning with our strong social, environmental and safety ethics, allowing us to constantly drive to do better for us, our clients, and the world as a whole.

Your opportunity

Due to continued growth, our Sydney Rail team is looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to be a part of key projects that will shape the communities in which we live. These roles will see you working on city-shaping projects across New South Wales while you will have the opportunity to build a dynamic career. You will have the opportunity to:

• Acting as the Engineer responsible for Control Systems (SCADA-based, PLC-based, industrial, fire-life-safety, mission-critical, networked or any other type of centralized, decentralized and distributed control system) and provide domain expertise in Sydney Metro and within Mott MacDonald.
• Developing control strategies, flow-charts, control logic narrative, instrumentation specifications, signalling lists (I/O lists), cause & effect matrices and mode tables.
• Specifying end-to-end functions and systems dependencies (interfaces) and ensuring that all physical and logical interfaces are properly designed, implemented, tested, and commissioned.
• Developing test plans, procedures, methodologies and schedules for the different testing and commissioning stages of a large-scale infrastructure project (off-site tests, on-site tests, performance tests and operational readiness tests).
• Collecting test results / evidence on-site (including supervision of testing activities and performing independent tests/measurements when required) and ensuring that the associated project requirements are fulfilled.
• Providing technical advice on system engineering, design and assurance matters considering delivery, operation and maintenance of the system.
• Identifying risks (safety, operational, RAM and security) and proposing mitigation measures.
• Reviewing technical documents (designs, standards, safety requirements, shop-drawings, I/O lists, material specifications, operating procedures, O&M manuals etc.).

About you

You'll have considerable experience within industry, working on complex engineering projects and a qualified Engineer. You will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, abilities and experience:

• Degree in a relevant Engineering field, e.g. Electrical & Computer engineering, Control Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• Demonstrable hands-on experience of testing and commissioning activities; shop-drawings preparation and requirements verification and validation processes
• Technical experience across the application of Safety Integrity Level requirements; as well as in configuration and troubleshooting of PLC-based Control Systems
• Familiar with relevant standards, codes and local regulations (e.g. ISO, IEC etc.);
• Understanding of required end-to-end functions (safety and non-safety) for a complex rail system to be ready to commence revenue operations

Our values, culture, and benefits
At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
• A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognizing the dedication you invest.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

You've got this!

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business that is shaping the communities in which we live, then come be a part of something extraordinary, and join our world-class consultancy.