Senior Project Engineer - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth
Join a global leader in Energy Management and Automation.
At Schneider Electric, we're redefining how automation empowers industries.
As a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, we're building smarter, more sustainable systems.
As a Senior Project Engineer you will provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality industrial automation projects and services.
You will design, develop, test, commission, and support systems that meet contract, quality, and safety requirements.
This role is pivotal in ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while driving customer satisfaction and mentoring team members.
Key responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of industrial automation projects and services.
Develop specifications, functional descriptions, drawings, and documentation.
Commission medium to large projects on-site and remotely.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and governance standards.
Maintain strong customer relationships and manage expectations.
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.
About you
You'll have a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology and 7+ years in industrial automation projects/services.
Your expertise in AVEVA System Platform, MES, or Production Management will also be highly regarded.
Strong knowledge of industrial networking, cybersecurity, and cloud integration.
Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, data analytics, edge computing) desirable.
Proven leadership of small engineering teams and hands-on commissioning experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage priorities independently and deliver on time.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Advanced understanding of Schneider platforms or equivalent competitor products.
What we offer
Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
Competitive salary and share program options
A supportive, inclusive team environment
Our Recruitment Process
Apply online
Virtual and in-person panel interviews
Eligibility requirements
All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method.
If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.
If you're driven by purpose, technically skilled, and ready to make an impact – we want to hear from you.
Our values
At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviours – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – form the foundation for creating a great culture that supports business success.
We believe our IMPACT values start with us and inspire everyone to turn sustainability ambition into action.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitisation.
We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
€36 billion global revenue+13 % organic growth*******+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us.
This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values.
We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.
Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management and Customer Service
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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