Senior I&C Engineer - PER

About Us

GPA Engineering is a highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering and management firm delivering engineering procurement and construction management services for over 30 years. We develop engineer and implement industrial scale projects across the oil & gas defence water treatment & distribution mining & minerals power generation & distribution renewable energy and hydrogen sectors. With a commitment to providing quality assurance and maintaining environmental integrity our people are highly qualified and additionally possess expertise to advise on project and risk management.

We are Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide BrisbanePerth Melbourne Sydney and Darwin; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia or overseas. Our team is diverse motivated and professional aligning under our values of teamwork integrity quality safety and sustainability.At GPA we create an environment where everyone can be their best each day.

Our supportive culture and natural leadership inspire growth while our engaging and ever-evolving career pathways provide opportunities to develop and succeed. We celebrate our journey by sharing stories and embracing moments of fun along the way.

About the Role

As a result of continuous company growth GPA is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our Perth team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and growing team to develop your skills to the next level.

To be successful in this position you will have completed a Bachelor level degree or above in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or similar. You must have a minimum of five (5) years experience. You must also have a legal entitlement to work in Australia and be able to obtain necessary security clearances if required.

This role would suit a self-driven and motivated I&C Engineer with mining oil & gas or other complex industrial automation project experience such as in the manufacturing industry. Renowned for delivering quality engineering work for its clients across Australia you will be part of a privately-owned company that takes prides in its family culture and long-term retention rates.

Key Duties:

• Development and modification of low voltage design drawings for industrial power and control systems
• Selection / specification of industrial instrumentation
• Selection / sizing / specification of low voltage electrical equipment
• Developing I&C schedules (e.g. cable instrument IO)
• Design / modify panel layout schematic wiring and termination diagrams for control systems.
• Assisting with and reviewing multidisciplinary deliverables
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Proposal preparation and engineering cost estimates
• Provide input to project tenders.
• Developing plans and scopes of work for the installation of Instrument/Control systems
• Successfully deliver on small to large complex multidisciplinary high-risk projects.
• Collaboratively resolve anomalies design issues technical challenges.
• Developing changeover plans for brownfield control system upgrades.
• PLC/RTU Programming
• SCADA Programming
• Control System troubleshooting
• Control system FAT SAT & Commissioning.
• Working collaboratively with a multidiscipline team.
• Contribute to the technical success of project outcomes within your engineering discipline(s).

Youll be a critical thinker with great attention to detail outstanding problem-solving skills with a desire to mentor junior engineers.

As a multi-disciplinary engineering company with varied client industries and projects based across offices across the country your open communication is vital. Supporting the team across the business is critical to our success and workplace culture.

To be successful in this position you will have an engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia. We are seeking for candidates that are self-starter driven and with the following relevant experience:

• Significant experience in instrumentation and controls engineering
• Solid understanding of key Australian standards including AS3000
• Control system design and specification including industrial networks automation equipment instrumentation and control devices.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactorily completed a Bachelor of Engineering and eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Australia.
• Project Management qualification is highly desirable.

A requirement for this role is to complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical and Australian police clearance.

What we Offer:

GPA offers a great range of employee benefits including:

• Fair and attractive compensation package
• Structured career progression company sponsored trainings and professional membership.
• Flexible working arrangements Cultural leave swap days
• Health and Wellbeing Programs Free and confidential EAP counselling and support service
• Generous paid parental leave Employee referral program
• Social club student engagements charitable fundraising
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before 13th June 2024. If you have any queries you may email us at

Disclaimer to Recruitment Agencies:

Please be advised that GPA Engineering does not accept resumes submitted by third-party recruitment agencies. All job applications must be submitted directly by the candidate through our official career portal or via direct contact with our HR team. We will not be held liable for any fees or claims from recruitment agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.