SAFEgroup Automation (SGA), with a combined team of over 180 engineers, delivers a depth of experience to our clients and provides a wide range of career opportunities for our employees. We have built a successful business around using innovative technologies to provide custom solutions for those industries such as water and wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, and food and beverages. We are extremely proud of our client‐centric culture and providing clients with innovative solutions that make a real difference by improving production, efficiency, reliability, safety and cost savings.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer within our Brisbane office. The Lead Engineer partners with SGA clients to design and implement tailored technology solutions, including PLC, SCADA, and related systems. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Lead Engineer mentors and guides engineers, ensuring quality standards and fostering professional growth. Work is divided between office‐based development and on‐site commissioning.
This role will suit an experienced individual who understands the importance of shared knowledge and who is seeking a permanent position where they can spread their wings and enjoy a satisfying career with advancement opportunities and team leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a project lifecycle inclusive of design, documentation, development, testing and commissioning.
* Participate in design review/workshops with client and other parties involved.
* Ensure project delivery meets schedule and budget constraints.
* Manage automation project personnel and resources to meet key milestones and deadlines.
* Verify, interpret, and ensure delivery of customer requirements and contracted project deliverables.
* Lead, coach, develop and participate in informal and formal reviews for staff in the automation team.
About You
* You will be degree qualified in Engineering having extensive work experience in control systems design, programming and commissioning.
* You will have widespread skills and knowledge in electrical design, fault finding and commissioning of industrial automation plants.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage projects and teams.
* Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications / Experience Required
* You will be RPEQ (preferred).
* PLC, SCADA, and HMI experience across the major Vendor platforms - Rockwell, Siemens, and Schneider.
* Candidates with experience in legacy control systems and experience with modernisation strategies will be highly valued.
Why Join Us
At SGA, we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, encourages sustainability, and promotes teamwork and work‐life balance. Our Mission is to raise the bar in engineering. For the successful candidate, the position will offer the opportunity to join a dynamic team developing leading solutions in industrial automation.
What We Offer You
* An exciting opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and mentorship
* Leading automation technology
* Exposure to innovative industry leading projects
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