Principal Engineer Control Systems
Core
Technical authority for control systems engineering across SCADA, PLC/RTU, telemetry, and industrial networks for Melbourne Water's critical infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Engineer Control Systems (Technical Authority)
Builds
Safe, secure, and reliable Operational Technology (OT) systems supporting water cycle management for 5 million residents.
Domain
Utilities / Water / Critical Infrastructure / Industrial Automation
Required skills
SCADA, PLC/RTU, industrial communications, telemetry, historian platforms, functional safety, system integration, lifecycle management, risk management, management of change, OT cybersecurity frameworks, engineering standards governance, technical judgement for high-risk matters, mentoring.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
SCADA, PLC, RTU, Telemetry, Historians, Industrial Networks, AusCheck
Responsibilities
Set and govern engineering standards and reference architectures; Provide final technical judgement on complex, high-risk engineering matters; Define and assure engineering requirements across design, testing, validation, and commissioning; Apply structured safety and risk processes (HAZOP, functional safety); Establish lifecycle and maintenance requirements; Provide technical assurance for major modifications and integrations; Lead technical investigations into incidents; Provide technical authority over vendor and third-party engineering activities; Lead the control systems engineering community of practice.
Seniority
Principal, Technical Authority
