Project Engineer (Systems Integration)

Woodside Energy Ltd

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of industry experience in the Oil & Gas sector with owner/operator exposure.
  • Strong general knowledge across the digital technology stack.
  • Experience in delivering projects for operational assets and managing operational readiness activities.
  • Familiarity with engineering and process safety risk management practices (JRA, HAZOP, etc.).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in solution design, technical writing, and documentation.
  • Experience with OT and industrial control systems integration.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the OT security platform integration for LALNG per project lifecycle.
  • Manage project scope, risk, budget, and schedule effectively.
  • Develop the asset AI strategy and implementation plan in collaboration with the Digital Function.
  • Lead asset requirements and use case development for key digital systems.
  • Provide technical assurance for vendor and internal project scopes.
  • Ensure systems meet Woodside's engineering and cybersecurity standards.
  • Facilitate successful integration and handover to operations.

Benefits

  • Commitment to ongoing development and formal training programs.
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers, with continued superannuation benefits during unpaid leave.
  • Focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment.
  • Opportunities for community volunteering and involvement in employee-led initiatives.
  • Relocation assistance available if needed.
Full Job Description
About the Role

This position is for an experienced Project Engineer who will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of digital systems integration between LALNG and the broader Woodside business. Key scopes will include delivery of a major OT security platform, development of the asset AI strategy and facilitating the assess/select of key applications designed to support day to day asset operations. The role will develop and represent the project requirement while working closely with the Digital function (and others) to deliver.

Duties and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL
  • Deliver the OT security platform integration for LALNG in line with the Woodside project Lifecyle (assess, select, define, design, execute, transition to operations). Including development of key artifacts:
    • Project Charter / Project Brief
    • Scope of Work (SoW)
    • Basis of Design (BoD)
    • Project Execution Plan (PEP)
    • Integrated Project Schedule
    • Cost Estimate & Control Basis
    • Risk Register (project & execution risks)
  • Manage scope, risk, budget, and schedule to deliver in line with project needs
  • Work in conjunction with the Digital Function to develop the asset AI strategy and implementation plan
  • Lead the development of asset requirements and use cases for all key Digital systems/software that directly support asset operations (e.g. permit to work systems, process modelling software, data management, process visualisation, historians, Advanced process control, surveillance etc.)
  • Provide technical assurance for both vendor managed and Woodside internally delivered scopes.
  • Ensure all systems are delivered in line with Woodside standards for engineering, cybersecurity, IT etc.
  • Ensure systems are built and integrated in the right way to ensure successful handover to operations


WORK PROCESSES & SYSTEMS
  • Attend regular online meetings across multiple time zones
  • Provide input to weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to project leadership
  • Manage project change through the Management of Change (MoC) process
  • Prepare and present project information and status to leadership, especially for key decision gates


COLLABORATION
  • Closely manage relationship with main EPC contractor to facilitate a successful delivery of scope
  • Collaborate with discipline engineers and operations teams within the project
  • Work side-by-side the LALNG Project OT Engineer to delivery the OT security platform integration scope
  • Support the project team to effectively engage and collaborate with the Digital Function


KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal
  • Functions - Digital (IT, OT, AI, Cyber)
  • Project - Project controls team
  • Project - Risk management team
  • Project - Operational readiness team
  • Project - Discipline engineers (I&C, Rotating Equipment, Electrical, OT, process control etc.)


External
  • EPCs
  • System integrator and Automation contractors
  • Engineering consultancies
  • Cybersecurity consultants
  • Woodside infrastructure partners and SaaS providers


Must Haves

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • 10 years industry experience with owner/operator exposure in the Oil & gas industry
  • Strong general knowledge across the entire digital technology stack
  • Experienced delivering projects to an operational asset including operational readiness activities
  • Experience with engineering and process safety risk management practices (JRA, JHA, HAZOP, LOPA, Risk Bowties, Performance Standards etc.)
  • Strong communication, organizational skills with good stakeholder management skills
  • Strong solution design, documentation and technical writing skills is essential
  • Direct experience with systems integration including OT and industrial control systems is essential
  • Intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices as well as OT specific implementations is essential
  • Demonstrated experience with AI tools and development for operational use cases
  • Experience with large complex business datasets and creating business facing visualizations


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's or Masters qualification in Engineering from an Industry recognized institution (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Project management qualifications will be highly regarded


VALUES
  • Deliver in line with all of Woodside's core values - One Team, We Care, Innovate every day, Results matter, Build and maintain trust
  • Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation
  • Ability to manage conflict in complex business environments


Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:
  • Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
  • Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
  • Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
  • Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
  • Community volunteering opportunities
  • Relocation assistance (if required)
  • A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives


Applications close at 11:59pm CST on June 19, 2026

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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