Turbine Controls Design Engineer
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LocationSydney, AU
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering accredited by Engineers Australia, or equivalent
At least four (4) years’ experience in power generation controls
Proficiency in CAD
Proficiency at reading schematics and diagrams (PNID/FNID, etc) and digital logic
Experience with industrial controls programming
Experience with industrial communications protocols, such as Modbus, EGD, OPC
Exceptional communication skills
Autonomous, self-directed, proactive
Direct experience with Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming
Direct experience with gas turbine controls, protection, and/or operations
Specify conductors per AS3000 / AS3008
Exposure to industrial managed network design & security
Exposure to Woodward controllers, e.g. MicroNet, Flex500, 505/505HT/505XT, etc
Own transportation
Rights to work in Australia
Skills
CAD
Modbus
EGD
OPC
FBD
AS3000
AS3008
Woodward MicroNet
Woodward Flex500
Woodward 505
Woodward 505HT
Woodward 505XT
Benefits
Bonus
Overtime
Study assistance
Professional development
Superannuation
Responsibilities
Day to Day:
You will focus on developing and integrating medium- to high-complexity control systems for power generation systems, including aeroderivative gas turbines. You will assist or lead projects, collaborate across functions (especially with PMs), and develop design documents and software, ensuring designs meet applicable standards, project requirements, and work health and safety (WHS) obligations.
You will also support commissioning and operational troubleshooting, mentor less-experienced engineers, and potentially investigate emerging technologies to improve system performance and reliability. You will report directly to the Australian Engineering Manager.
Occasional travel may be required for customer training or system commissioning, typically less than 10-15% of the year.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering accredited by Engineers Australia, or a qualification eligible for recognition as equivalent.
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Experience: At least four (4) years’ experience in power generation controls.
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Proficiency in CAD (computer aided drafting),
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Proficiency at reading schematics and diagrams (PNID/FNID, etc) and digital logic.
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Experience with industrial controls programming
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Experience with industrial communications protocols, such as Modbus, EGD, OPC
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Own transportation
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Rights to work in Australia
Nice to have
What would set apart our ideal candidate?
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Exceptional communications skills
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Autonomous, self-directed, proactive: you know when to soldier on and when to escalate or ask for help
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Direct experience with Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming
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Direct experience with gas turbine controls, protection, and/or operations.
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Specify conductors per AS3000 / AS3008
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Exposure to industrial managed network design & security
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Exposure to Woodward controllers, e.g. MicroNet, Flex500, 505/505HT/505XT, etc
Benefits
Why work for Woodward?
About the company
Here in Sydney, we are a small, collaborative team looking for the right cultural fit. We’re just one arm of a global company: our customers include leaders in the power generation industry, and our team is supported by Woodward’s product & application specialists in multiple continents. Woodward also offers:
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Annual cash bonus opportunity
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Overtime & remote travel premium
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Study assistance and professional development opportunities (conditions apply)
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Employer superannuation contributions in accordance with Australian requirements
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Annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, and public holidays in accordance with applicable Australian legislation and company policy
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Internal training with international experts