Lead Designer – Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls
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Job Summary
Lead Designer Electrical Instrumentation and Controls
At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What youll do
As aLead Designer in our EI&C Team basedin Brisbaneyoullcontributeto
Upstream APLNG gas projects delivering for a key client as their engineering service provider (ESP) plus Aluminium refinery projects ranging from FEEDs to detail designs. Youll be responsible to:
Lead and deliver EI&C design solutions across major upstream gas and industrial processing projects including brownfield upgrades and sustaining capital programs.
Own EI&C design deliverables from planning through to execution ensuring safe high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
Collaborate with local and global teams to deliver innovative solutions across power distribution MCCs instrumentation and control systems.
Champion digital engineering practices and intelligent design tools to enhance project efficiency and delivery excellence.
Provide technical leadership mentoring and guidance to designers and modellers within a collaborative high-performing team.
Build trusted client relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of long-term programs across the energy and industrial sectors.
What youll bring
Youre someone who thrives in complex engineering environments builds strong relationships and is motivated by purposeful work that keeps critical energy assets operating safely and reliably. You will have:
Proven EI&C design experience within upstream oil & gas (ideally coal seam gas) mining alumina refining petrochemical or similar industrial environments.
Strong experience delivering brownfield modifications sustaining capital projects and upgrades to operating facilities.
Proficiency with industry-leading design tools such as AutoCAD Plant 3D MicroStation and/or AVEVA including experience working with intelligent 3D design models.
Solid knowledge of power distribution MCCs field instrumentation and control systems within PLC SCADA and DCS environments.
Familiarity with hazardous area design requirements and relevant industry standards.
A collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and coordinating teams across local and global delivery models.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively alongside clients engineers operators and project managers.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes across concurrent projects.
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure
If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments contact
Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiencesso please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it. We’ve reimagined engineering. Our clients’ ideas and aspirations drive all that we do. We work alongside them like no other firm to co-create clever, innovative solutions to some of the world’s most compl ... View more
