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Principal Automation Engineer


Company : Enerven


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Enerven West Hindmarsh, South Australia, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Principal Automation Engineer role at EnervenEnerven West Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal Automation Engineer role at EnervenDirect message the job poster from EnervenEnerven specialises in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical, telecommunications, and renewable infrastructure, with specific expertise and experience relating to distribution and transmission network infrastructure.Working at Enerven, you will play a major role in building and transforming the infrastructure which will revolutionise the energy industry and create a more sustainable future for all Australians. Our nationwide initiatives are at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.At Enerven, were focussed on connecting you with tomorrow.About the roleEnerven are seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to join our design team and lead the delivery of some of Australia''s most significant renewable energy infrastructure and transmission projects. This exciting portfolio includes the 500MW Liddell BESS, the 2.8GWh Eraring BESS and the 500kV Goulburn River Solar Farm connection in New South Wales where Enerven is delivering the critical infrastructure needed to drive Australias renewable energy transition.As the Principal Automation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, guidance, mentorship to team members, act as a technical authority of automation and control systems designs whilst playing a key role in the successful delivery of automation designs across the project portfolio. You will support the Automation Team Lead and contribute expert knowledge across all automation-related deliverables.Day to day you will be responsible for:Leading the development of automation design standards, procedures and templates to improve the efficiency and quality of the Automation team output.Work with the broader engineering and delivery team to mitigate delivery risks.Maintain strong relationships with other Enerven Engineering discipline leads, delivery teams and external resources.Lead, recruit, train and mentor engineers with the support of other engineers within the team.This role will primarily be office-based, focusing on design tasks. However, site involvement and hands-on experience during key stages of project delivery will be required.It is expected that you will travel between Enerven offices to interface with interstate team members.Providing technical engineering advice, you will make sound decisions based on technical, commercial, and contractual requirements and work with internal and external stakeholders.About youYou will be required to have detailed knowledge of automation design, substation and renewables engineering principles, a vast knowledge of configuration of automation equipment (PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, SCADA, networking equipment), as well as solid fundamentals in cyber security. You also need to be competent with technical management skills in leading, structuring and delivering processes, procedures and templates along with estimating skills for engineering.Specific qualifications and experience required include:A bachelor''s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant control systems degree.Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)Demonstrated experience in either design leadership or management roles.Proven experience delivering designs for major transmission utilities in NSW or SAA current and valid drivers licenceAbout usAt Enerven, we want our work to make a difference. By connecting ideas, people and technology, were constantly learning, adapting and designing solutions that are safer, more sustainable and more cost-effective.We offer award-winning national recognised training, an outstanding culture of safety and well-being, and a supportive environment that fosters and recognises achievement. This is a unique opportunity to help drive an organisation recognised for its innovation, technology, growth and service, offering sustainable solutions to the ever-changing energy market.An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to secure an accomplished commercially astute leader capable of delivering Enervens strategic vision, in this rewarding and career defining role.Other benefits include:Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursementAutomatic income protection coverageLucrative incentive structureDon''t let this opportunity pass you by. 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