Lead Designer – Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls
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 Designer in our EI&C Team based in Brisbane, you’ll contribute to
Upstream APLNG gas projects delivering for a key client as their engineering service provider (ESP), plus Aluminium refinery projects ranging from FEEDs to detail designs. You’ll be responsible to:
Lead and deliver EI&C design solutions across major upstream gas and industrial processing projects, including brownfield upgrades and sustaining capital programs.
Own EI&C design deliverables from planning through to execution, ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
Collaborate with local and global teams to deliver innovative solutions across power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
Champion digital engineering practices and intelligent design tools to enhance project efficiency and delivery excellence.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to designers and modellers within a collaborative, high-performing team.
Build trusted client relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of long-term programs across the energy and industrial sectors.
What you’ll bring
You're someone who thrives in complex engineering environments, builds strong relationships, and is motivated by purposeful work that keeps critical energy assets operating safely and reliably. You will have:
Proven EI&C design experience within upstream oil & gas (ideally coal seam gas), mining, alumina refining, petrochemical, or similar industrial environments.
Strong experience delivering brownfield modifications, sustaining capital projects, and upgrades to operating facilities.
Proficiency with industry-leading design tools such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, MicroStation, and/or AVEVA, including experience working with intelligent 3D design models.
Solid knowledge of power distribution, MCCs, field instrumentation, and control systems within PLC, SCADA, and DCS environments.
Familiarity with hazardous area design requirements and relevant industry standards.
A collaborative leadership style, with experience mentoring and coordinating teams across local and global delivery models.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside clients, engineers, operators, and project managers.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes across concurrent projects.
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; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, 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 flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Extensive EI&C design experience within upstream oil & gas or heavy industrial processing
- Strong experience delivering design for operating facilities including brownfield upgrades
- Proficiency with Autodesk and Bentley Tools
- Experience working in 3D project environments
- Solid understanding of EI&C systems and hazardous area design requirements
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams across local and global delivery environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
What We Do
Aurecon is a design, engineering, and advisory company that provides integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle to tackle complex global challenges.
