About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, this role is responsible for the design, development, integration, commissioning, maintenance, and ongoing support of control systems across major rail, road, and transport infrastructure projects. You will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with project managers, engineers, clients, and operational teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative automation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
- Deliver engineering solutions from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
- Support maintenance, upgrade, and renewal projects across transport infrastructure assets.
- Perform system integration, testing, commissioning, and operational support.
- Develop engineering documentation including FDS, FAT/SAT procedures, and commissioning plans.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults and performance issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operations, and client teams.
Requirements
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
- Control systems programming and commissioning experience.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
Skills
- PLC
- SCADA
- HMI
- Automation
- Rockwell
- Allen-Bradley
- Schneider
- Siemens
- Industrial communication protocols
- Networking
Location
- Auburn, Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexible work options
Experience Level
- Experience with PLC, SCADA and HMI systems
- Control systems programming and commissioning experience
- Experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Schneider and/or Siemens platforms highly regarded
Education Level
- Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience
Benefits
- Access mentoring from experienced engineers and industry leaders
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Career development, mentoring, and ongoing learning opportunities
- Exposure to leading automation technologies
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Competitive employee benefits including wellbeing programs, EAP and retail discounts
- Education assistance and opportunities for internal career progression
- Industry-leading parental leave benefits, including 16 weeks primary carer leave
- 16 weeks paid primary carer leave with partner leave provisions
- Safety-first culture focused on employee wellbeing
About the Company
- At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities.
- Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future.
- We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector.
- We foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow.
Equal Opportunity
- At UGL Transport, we know diverse teams deliver better outcomes.
- We actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
- If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
