Job Description
WSP India is seeking a highly experienced Principal Control Systems Engineer to join our offshore delivery team in the GCC, supporting major infrastructure and industrial automation projects across Australia.
This role is suited to a seasoned engineer with strong technical depth and proven delivery capability across PLC/SCADA systems. You will play a key role in driving high-quality design outcomes, supporting FAT activities, and acting as a confident interface between offshore delivery teams, onshore leads, and clients.
The position will be for Mumbai/ Bangalore location.
The Principal Control System Engineer shall have experience mainly in Detailed Design Engineering, Design Review and Consultancy in. Experience in Bulk Material Handling, Crushers, Grinding Mills. Experience in Power Plant, Coal Grinding, Cement industry will be an added advantage and will be responsible for the following minimum services:
- Lead end-to-end control system design and development, from concept through to FAT support.
- Architect, design, and program PLC and SCADA systems, with a strong focus on Rockwell and Schneider platforms.
- Collaborate closely with onshore teams and multidisciplinary engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
- Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation, including:
- Functional specifications
- Control philosophies
- I/O lists
- Network architectures
- FAT procedures
- Provide remote support for FAT execution, ensuring systems meet design intent and quality standards.
- Act as a key client interface, confidently leading technical discussions, gathering requirements, and presenting solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Contribute to development of standards, templates, and best practices.
- Support commissioning teams remotely as required.
Key Competencies / Skills
Mandatory Skills
- Advanced experience with:
- Rockwell PLC platforms (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
- Schneider PLC platforms (Unity Pro / EcoStruxure)
- SCADA systems (Citect, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware)
- Strong track record in control system design, architecture, and documentation delivery
- Solid understanding of:
- OT network design and architectures
- Industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
- Experience applying IEC 61131-3 programming standards and structured programming practices.
- Electrical design capabilities (schematics, panel design, power systems) are highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in direct client interaction.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across global teams.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering is essential. A master’s degree in Control System Engineering is certainly advantageous.
At least 13 to 16 Years proven industry experience in detailed design and consultancy of control systems.
Experience with projects in Australia, New Zealand would be an advantage.
Professional Membership & qualifications CENG/PENG of relevant professional bodies is desirable.
BGV:
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.