Australia, Perth CBD
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Professional Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 04 May 2025

Introduction

Brunel Energy is currently seeking a highly motivated Water Design Engineer to join a tier one mining business on a 6-month contract in Perth. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and engineering water infrastructure for mining operations.

About this role

  • Perform hydraulic modeling for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks, and other water infrastructure.
  • Prepare and compile technical deliverables, including construction drawings, quantity estimates, and scope definitions.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders throughout the design process.
  • Facilitate project design reviews, including field inspections and ensuring compliance with stakeholder requirements and design criteria.
  • Construction support through Technical Queries and updates to design deliverable documentation as required.
  • Produce equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for budget and technical compliance.
  • Ensure designs comply with statutory regulations, project specifications, industry best practices, and procedural standards.
  • Provide clear and timely updates on design progress, modifications, risks, and challenges.
  • Facilitate effective collaboration, support, and seamless information transfer across disciplines.

Is this you?

  • Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
  • Must have a current right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.
  • Dewatering experience.
  • Experience of working with Visio and Arc map is highly advantageous.

What we offer 

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with an industry leader
  • 6 month contract scope for extension
  • Perth based position
  • Health & Wellness Programme
  • 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 Louise on l.collins@brunel.net or 0481 166 519

Do you have questions?

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Louise Collins

+61 8 9429 5649