Senior Control Systems Engineer

• Permanent Full Time, 38hr week
• Generous Salary + Salary Packaging Options + additional leave
• Location: Fortitude Valley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

Our Field Services group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their team and deliver high level innovative solutions which have a significant impact on the optimal life and performance of UU’s water and wastewater assets, both now and in the future.

The Field Services Group is accountable for the performance and optimisation of maintenance on Urban Utilities’ assets, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction is delivered to over 600,000 properties and 1.3 million of customers within Urban Utilities service regions. Field Services delivers over 100,000 maintenance activities annually through both a large in-house workforce and a number of Maintenance Partner commercial arrangements.

The Maintenance Delivery Team is responsible for management, maintenance and service reliability of Urban Utilities’ (UU) control system assets across our entire water and sewer network and in all our treatment plants. These assets include:

• SCADA systems, related applications and configuration management;
• field telemetry and communication networks;
• in field PLCs, RTUs and other remote monitoring devices; and
• associated local and wide area Control Systems networks.

Reporting to our Maintenance Delivery Leader – Control System, the Senior Control Systems Engineer will provide highly competent, technical leadership to support the team lead as well as technical direction and operational oversight of the Control Systems within our sewage treatment plants and water/sewer networks. The role will be responsible for the technical review and continuous improvement of planned and responsive maintenance, delivering control system infrastructure and maintenance projects and providing technical support to the broader UU business.

You’ll find more details in the position description here SD - Senior Control Systems Engineer - 2279.1 - 20240116.pdf

About you:

• Bachelor degree in related Engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical, Computer, Computer Systems, Microelectronics, Mechatronic, Infomechatronic, Mechanical, Process) recognised by the Institute of Engineers, Australia and substantial work experience together with comprehensive job-related experience
• Demonstrated relevant experience in SCADA systems, related applications and configuration management; field telemetry and communication networks; PLCs, RTUs and other remote monitoring devices; and associated local and wide area Control Systems networks.
• Demonstrated IT/OT background with knowledge of hardware, software, instrumentation, communications and process control in relation to field based operational technology
• Demonstrated ability to steer multiple initiatives, independently engage with a wide range of stakeholders/delivery partners and technically contribute to a 24/7/365 operating environment
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues
• Open Drivers License

Also highly desirable:

• Relevant post-graduate qualifications such as Business, Management, Project Management, Information Systems
• Registered as a Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
• Eligible for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply” link below to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au