Controls Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Brisbane Mining & Resources Projects Brownfield & Greenfield

Since 1999 Wave International has built a reputation as a leading engineering consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across engineering project delivery and asset management. With offices across Australia and internationally we partner with clients to deliver high-quality outcomes across the mining and resources infrastructure water environment and energy sectors.

We are currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our Brisbane team and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of mining and resources projects.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges thrives in a consultancy environment and is eager to contribute across the full project lifecycle. As a Control Systems Engineer at Wave you will apply your expertise from concept through to commissioning supporting the design development and delivery of control system solutions for mining and heavy industrial projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams clients and vendors you will deliver high-quality fit-for-purpose outcomes that are technically robust safe and commercially practical.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design and implement electrical and control system solutions for brownfield and greenfield projects
• Prepare high-quality detailed design deliverables including specifications functional descriptions schematics and calculations
• Optimise control philosophies automation strategies and system performance to deliver practical engineering solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams vendors and clients to ensure successful project delivery
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards site requirements and safety obligations
• Support project delivery activities including planning scheduling budgeting and reporting
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand operational needs and deliver tailored engineering outcomes

About You

You are a technically capable and solutions-focused engineer with experience delivering control systems projects in mining minerals processing or heavy industrial environments. You enjoy working across a variety of projects communicate effectively with stakeholders and take pride in delivering quality work.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5-10 years proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer ideally within mining minerals processing and resources sector
• Strong experience across PLC SCADA and automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider Citect and PlantPAx
• Experience in electrical control systems design and integration across multiple project phases
• Consultancy or EPCM experience will be highly regarded
• RPEQ (Electrical) is desirable with support available for engineers pursuing registration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication skills and a strong commitment to technical quality safety and client service

Why Join Wave

At Wave youll have the opportunity to work on technically diverse and meaningful projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment. We offer the chance to grow your capability broaden your project exposure and make a genuine impact across the mining and resources sector.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a team that values technical excellence innovation and practical outcomes wed love to hear from you.

For enquiries contact or apply online with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Only candidates eligible to work in Australia will be considered. We respectfully request no unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.