CareerPlan

Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead instrumentation engineering for brownfield projects in the minerals industry, delivering design, construction support, and commissioning for clients like Alcoa.

Role type

Principal Instrumentation Engineer (Brownfield)

Builds

Detailed designs, specifications, data, calculations, and reports for instrumentation systems in mining facilities.

Domain

Mining / Minerals / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Brownfield instrumentation design, multi-disciplinary project management, team leadership and coaching, client interface management, construction and commissioning support, technical bid evaluation, risk management, HSE compliance, change management, budget and schedule control.

Preferred skills

Min/Minerals industry experience, field experience with Brownfield installations, experience managing diverse teams across multiple locations.

Technologies

Instrumentation design tools, project management software, CAD/Design software (implied by 'design drawings'), bid evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

Execute Concept, FEED, detailed design, and execution support scopes; manage and supervise engineering resources; prepare project documentation and detailed designs; participate in procurement, construction, and commissioning activities; provide technical support and peer reviews; resolve discrepancies between client and company requirements; estimate and track engineering hours.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities