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Automation Engineer

Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Shape the future with CNFiTech Engineering

Our team’s collective expertise and diverse offerings empower us to tackle client challenges and deliver dependable, outstanding results. Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values innovation, excellence, and growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, supported by excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

We design, build, and commission PLC and SCADA systems for large utility and government clients, frequently working alongside major contractors on complex infrastructure projects.

Working from our office in the Sydney CBD, this role will require site attendance, including commissioning activities, to meet client and project requirements.

About you

Bringing a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience designing, building, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems with experience in Siemens S7 platforms (Step 7 and TIA Portal), Schneider Electric M580 platform configuration, ClearSCADA / GeoSCADA.

  • Sound understanding of electrical systems, with the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings commensurate with the required level of experience.
  • Strong capability to work effectively in a team environment, engaging with internal team members, engineers from other disciplines, and contractors and clients.
  • Comfortable liaising with contractors and customers to define project requirements and resolve technical issues.
  • High level of proficiency in writing Requirements and Functional specifications
  • Experience developing: Design documentation, and test and commissioning documentation for use by other engineers.
  • Bachelor’s degree recognised by Engineers Australia in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics.

Highly regarded

  • Experience delivering PLC and SCADA solutions for water treatment plants.
  • Familiarity with Sydney Water automation standards, projects, and CASE tools

Propel your career forward

Take the next step in your automation career. Apply now to work on large-scale PLC and SCADA projects for utility and government clients within a collaborative, technically driven team.

 

Company Overview

RSGx is a leading provider of integrated mechanical and electrical (M&E) construction, engineering, commissioning, and maintenance services across Australia, focused on enabling the energy transition. Our capabilities span transmission & distribution, substations, powerlines, switchgear, commissioning, and more. We deliver across industries including mining, renewables, utilities, transport infrastructure, oil & gas, defence, and water.