About the role:Due to an exciting stage of growth within the Operational Technology team, we are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the provision of specialist Operations Technology (OT) engineering knowledge and programming skills for application to projects as part of the Acquisitions team.As the Principal Engineer, you will provide specialist advice and execute tasks to deliver safe and simple Control System standards that improve reliability and production outcomes.What the role will offer: This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity will be reporting to the Manager Acquisitions. Working in the heart of Perth’s best cosmopolitan hub, our Leederville office is only a skip, hop and a jump from the Leederville train station.In this role, you can make time for what is important with our great flexible work arrangements. Enjoy working from home or maybe flexible start and finish times.Other benefits include but limited to:Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel goodAccess to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of serviceGenerous co-contribution superannuation up to 13%Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks `Key skills and experience required:There are a few things that we’ll look for in your CV;Degree level qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.Substantial engineering experience and substantial knowledge across supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) or (OT) system technologies, products and platform, automation, and software optimisation. Substantial experience with the design and delivery of OT in a complex operational environment.Ability to document solutions in Functional Control Descriptions and apply expertise as required to design, program, and implement SCDA solutions.Substantial experience with vendor and contract management practices and processesConsiderable knowledge of SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, and software technologiesWorking knowledge of large and small water utility operations.Experience with the commissioning and integration of OT assets as applied to utilities or similar industries.Leadership experienceWhat the role will involveLead the review and development of control systems, programming, and automation standards.Manage and lead the governance and maintain the Control Systems Blueprint elements (including standards, specifications, drawings, processes, and systems) to reflect approved modifications.Working with various vendors and stakeholders to help define and deliver Control Systems aligned with the Operational Technology Strategy.Provide leading control system engineering technical expertise to assist with Site/Asset and functional managed projects that are associated with Control Systems.Apply OT engineering expertise to the scoping, designing constructing, commissioning, and transferal of metro and regional OT assets. Support the monitoring, control, review and forecasting of projects outcomes including time, cost and quality.Proactively contribute expertise in design and delivery engagement with regional management and asset delivery representatives.Provide expert advice to regional stakeholders on engineering matters.Lead and support a team of 4 Senior Engineers.Applications close 24 March 2024 As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitmentwatercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website