Introduction

About this role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and collaborative Engineering team. Based in their Leederville office, you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions within the water sector, providing expert advice and technical support across planning, design, and commissioning phases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential water infrastructure projects.

What the Role Will Involve:

Project Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive electrical designs and reports, addressing complex engineering challenges.
Tender Review & Recommendations: Assess tenders, make recommendations, and ensure successful project execution in line with scope and objectives.
Consultant Management: Prepare briefs for consultant engagements, evaluate proposals, and manage performance to meet requirements, deadlines, and budget.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, and industry regulators to ensure project success.
Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the client in consultations and negotiations with government agencies, local authorities, developers, and community groups.

Is this you?

Engineering Qualification: A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Professional Experience: Significant experience in engineering design and construction, with a deep understanding of electrical systems in water-related infrastructure.

Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of engineering principles, national standards, and statutory requirements governing electrical systems.

Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze and evaluate infrastructure assets, providing sound engineering and economic recommendations.

Industry Knowledge: A sound understanding of water infrastructure assets and systems, and the ability to apply this expertise in a practical setting.

What we offer

12 month fixed term contract
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey