Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
$151K - $171K + 9 or 10 day f/night + 14.75 %super
Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia's largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond.
Here, you'll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.
Join us as a Automation Design Engineer and amplify your impact.
Your opportunity As our Automation Design Engineer, you will utilise your extensive control systems background as you deliver the design of real time control system hardware and software systems for our network's master station, substation, generator and lines projects.
You will provide quality technical engineering support to the team, including delivery of designs, verification and design support of commissioning, operational and maintenance activities on projects.
The positions can be based at Toowoomba, Townsville, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Brisbane. Amplify your impact in your day to day in this diverse role, where you will:
Design, configure, test and provide technical support for RTU/IED/HMIs such as CGI RTU, SACS, Foxboro RTU, and SEL RTAC SCADA devices. Also includes, SCADA systems such as GE PowerOn and various simulation software.Integrate Substation and Distribution plant for data aggregation, automation, and broad network control.Work with Linux-based systems for various control and automation tasks.Utilise programming languages including IEC-61131, C, C++, Shell Scripts, Python, SQL and LUA.Implement communication protocols such as DNP3, MQTT, MODBUS, OPC, RS232/RS485 serial, and IEC 61850.Deliver quality designs, verification and design support for commissioning, operational and maintenance activities on assigned projects.This is a highly collaborative role working as your own RPEQ or under direct RPEQ supervision, with a variety of key stakeholders. Your day to day will be delivering designs with support during construction, preparing technical sketches, reports, and estimates for assigned projects.
The remuneration for your new role is from $151,765 for a 9 day fortnight, or from $171,495 for a 10 day fortnight + 14.75% superannuation What you'll bring A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering that meets the qualification requirements to become a Registered Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ).Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent residency.Experience as a Control Systems design & support engineer with power generation or process control industries.We'd also love you to have:
Project experience with RTUs, SCADA, HMI's, databases, industrial communication protocols and interfacing software.High level object oriented programming languages is desirable.Sound knowledge of automation systems construction, installation, testing and commissioning requirements, maintenance and operations of high voltage plant and equipment and secondary systems.Developing knowledge and experience RTU/PLC hardware and software, DNP3, Modbus RTU / TCP and their application.Knowledge and use of software and applications to produce detailed design, management of design and engineering data.What matters most? For us, it's our values:
We're Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.
If you're going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.
Why Energy Queensland? At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you're advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you'll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland's renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.
The future of energy is here. It just needs you. If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why you're interested in the role.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.
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