Project Engineer - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth

Lead the Future of Industrial Automation

At Schneider Electric, we're redefining how automation empowers industries. As a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, we're building smarter, more sustainable systems. We're looking for a motivated Project Engineer to join our team and help deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions across the Pacific Zone.

Your Impact

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering technical project work and services in accordance with contract, quality, and HSE requirements. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, commissioning, and support of industrial automation systems and digital solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand project/service contract scope
• Assist in project/service planning and task estimation
• Contribute to specifications, functional descriptions, and manuals
• Implement solutions/projects/services and develop documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and manage individual priorities
• Perform onsite project/service work and report variations and risks
• Maintain technical skills and contribute to innovation and process improvement
• Manage customer expectations and relationships professionally
• Comply with company standards, QMS requirements, and governance policies

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology.
• Eligible for Engineers Australia membership (MIEAust, TIEAust, AIEAust, or Chartered).
• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering (including digital solutions and networking) and /or Telemetry and/or Information Management System projects and/or services.
• Minimum 500 hours of customer/site experience.
• Advanced understanding of various Schneider platforms and a general understanding of the whole Industry product offer, or equivalent competitor products.
• Sufficient domain experience to competently interpret process descriptions and to develop technical DSS/FDS and system designs.
• Detailed knowledge of theory relevant to position (process control / telemetry / digital solutions and communication/ info system).
• A growth mindset through well-developed digital skills and a technical aptitude.
• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Why Schneider Electric?

We're proud to be Time's #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World. At Schneider Electric, you'll find purpose, flexibility, and a culture that values inclusion, learning, and impact.

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
• Competitive salary and share program options
• Career development in a global, future-focused company
• A supportive, inclusive team environment

Our recruitment process

1. Apply online

2. Initial phone conversation

3. Virtual or in-person panel interview

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Ready to Engineer the Future of Industrial Automation?

If you're driven by purpose, technically skilled, and ready to make an impact-we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build the future of automation-together.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Client-provided location(s): Alice Springs, Australia

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/97103?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-11T18:43:33