Lead Instrumentation and Control System Design Engineer

Lead Instrumentation and Control System Design 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 Lead I&C Design Engineer for our Industrial team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to oil and gas and mining projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.  

• Be the first point of contact with clients and internal stakeholders to discuss and assist with instrumentation and control systems.

• Technical design lead for packages and projects.

• Work with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver complete multi-disciplinary projects.

• Manage, mentor and supervise early career engineers.

• Monitor project progress, expenditure, and performance outcomes.

• Build strong relationships with clients and assist in successfully driving opportunities to successful outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement and support best-practice standards.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant engineering qualifications in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Systems Engineering

• 10+ years' experience in electrical, instrumentation or control systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing projects in alignment with client policies, standards, and specifications.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• The ability to see the big picture and challenge assumptions.

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.