Junior Project Engineer
Join VERIDAPT as a Junior Project Engineer: apply electrical mechatronics and control systems engineering to design, test, and deploy integrated hardware–software solutions — hands-on role!
About VERIDAPT
VERIDAPT is a global leader in energy monitoring and asset optimisation solutions. We design and deliver integrated hardware–software systems that enable real-time monitoring, control and performance optimisation across industrial environments worldwide.
We are seeking a Junior Project Engineer to support project delivery, system integration, commissioning, and customer deployments across our engineering portfolio.
About the Role
As a Junior Project Engineer, you will apply mechatronic and electrical engineering principles to design, configure, test and integrate integrated hardware–software systems. You will support control system engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination activities.
This role involves both office-based engineering design and hands-on field deployment support.
What you''ll be doing;
Applying engineering principles in the design, configuration and testing of integrated hardware–software systems
Supporting project planning, execution and technical delivery across small-to-medium scale engineering projects
Electrical and control system design using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePlan
Assisting in integration of embedded systems, instrumentation and control technologies
Commissioning and troubleshooting electromechanical and automation systems in lab and field environments
Implementing and troubleshooting sensors, PLCs, communications protocols and embedded controllers
Conducting root-cause analysis across mechanical, electrical and software systems
Supporting customer installations and provide technical training where required
Analysing system performance data using Excel, Power BI or similar tools
Producing high-quality engineering documentation including commissioning reports and user guides
You'll have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering
1-3 years working experience in control systems, automation or embedded system integration
Proficiency in CAD-based electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan)
Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, industrial networking and control system architecture
Experience commissioning and configuring hardware and software in industrial or field environments
Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical, software and control systems
Ability to analyse and visualise technical data
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with customers
Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments and real-time monitoring systems will be highly regarded.
Working at VERIDAPT:
Our benefits for employees include:
Hybrid working with laptop supplied
A $299 annual wellbeing allowance
2 additional days of leave- VERI GOOD Days to do something good for charity or your own wellbeing, mental health or development
Additional 2-4 weeks of paid parental leave to support parents on top of legislated parental leave
Free professional employee assistance resource for mental health
$3000 employee referral payment
Inclusive fun club that organises activities and events
Virtual and in-office training and development
If this sounds like the next step for you APPLY NOW!
- Department
- Delivery
- Role
- Junior Project Engineer
- Locations
- Mackay
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Veridapt
We are the world's leading fuel management and renewable energy monitoring platform in mining, rail and commodities.
Our unique platform is expanding to support new blue-chip customers requiring maximum transparency and security for energy, agricultural and metals commodities –through supply, storage and production.
We're a team of creative thinkers, learners, and doers who achieve results well beyond our size through a considered and pragmatic approach. We value shared knowledge, collaboration, and an appreciation of different ideas amongst our team.
Our customers include blue chips companies like BHP, Rio Tinto, Yancoal, Glencore, Suncor and Canadian National Railways.