Introduction

What are you going to do 

Brunel is seeking a Power Distribution SME to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for power distribution infrastructure, reliability programs, asset management initiatives, and capital improvement projects. This role is responsible for evaluating, improving, and sustaining the reliability, safety, and performance of overhead power lines, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and related electrical assets. The successful candidate will lead infrastructure assessments, identify improvement opportunities, and support projects through planning, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Essential skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 7+ years of experience in utility, mining, industrial, or large-scale power systems; OR High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of progressive experience in power distribution, substations, maintenance, construction, commissioning, reliability, or technical leadership roles.
* Demonstrated expertise in power distribution infrastructure, including overhead transmission and distribution systems, substations, transformers, medium- and high-voltage switchgear, protective relays, and electrical testing.* Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, asset management, maintenance strategy development, root cause analysis, SCADA systems, and power system operations.
* Experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure assessments, reliability improvement initiatives, and maintenance programs.

Preferred Qualifications

* Professional Engineer (PE) license or industry certifications such as NETA, NICET, PMP, lineworker, or substation technician certifications.
* Experience conducting infrastructure audits, equipment condition assessments, and asset management programs.* Experience leading reliability improvement projects and managing consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise asset management systems.* Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, OSHA, and MSHA standards.

What we offer 

  • This position offers a flat daily rate for days worked only. 5 day work week, 10-hour workdays. All full-time Brunel contractors are eligible for benefits. Your medical, dental and vision will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.
  • Non-local candidates to Bagdad, Arizona will be on a 4x1 rotation and provided single-status, fully furnished accommodations, airfare to/from home, rental car, fuel reimbursement, plus a $750/month stipend for food. Rotation will be 4 weeks on, 1 week off (not working).

Closing: 10 October 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!