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

Join a global leader in Energy Management and 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.

As a Senior Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality industrial automation projects and services. You will design, develop, test, commission, and support systems that meet contract, quality, and safety requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while driving customer satisfaction and mentoring team members.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead technical delivery of industrial automation projects and services.
• Develop specifications, functional descriptions, drawings, and documentation.
• Commission medium to large projects on-site and remotely.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and governance standards.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage expectations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.

About you

You'll have a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology.
and 7+ years in industrial automation projects/services. Your expertise in AVEVA System Platform, MES, or Production Management will also be highly regarded.

• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, cybersecurity, and cloud integration.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, data analytics, edge computing) desirable.
• Proven leadership of small engineering teams and hands-on commissioning experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and deliver on time.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced understanding of Schneider platforms or equivalent competitor products.

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 and in-person panel interviews

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.

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 deliver high quality industrial automation projects - 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): Perth, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Adelaide, Australia, West Pennant, Australia

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/100869?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-01T18:43:55