Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

As a Senior I&C Engineer based in Gladstone, you'll be delivering projects across the mining and resources, oil and gas and water sectors and joining a team with deep local electrical expertise, strengthening our instrumentation and control capability.

You'll contribute to projects and programs that support the future and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

You'll play a hands-on role in the design, integration and delivery of instrumentation, control and communication systems that support critical infrastructure and industrial operations, while contributing to our client relationships in the Gladstone region. You will:

• Deliver the design and integration of instrumentation, control and communication systems across complex industrial infrastructure projects.
• Provide trusted technical guidance on I&C system architecture, integration, automation and best-practice engineering solutions.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, process and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with local Gladstone clients, contributing to the team's ongoing pipeline of local work.
• Support and mentor emerging engineers, fostering technical capability and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to successful project delivery by managing technical quality, schedules, budgets and project risks.
  
  

What you’ll bring

• Relevant qualifications in Electrical or I&C Engineering
• RPEQ (Elect. or ITEE) highly desirable, with candidates working towards certification also considered.
• Significant experience in Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems within industrial environments.
• Experience delivering design solutions across industrial, manufacturing, resources, energy, water or process industries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to technical excellence.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.