Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a Principal Engineer II - Water Treatment Process Design for direct hire with our mining client. This role will be a hybrid position based in Phoenix, Arizona.

What are you going to do 

Shape the Future of Sustainable Water Use in MiningJoin our mining client as a senior leader on their Water Management Solutions team. In this role, you'll spearhead innovative strategies to reduce freshwater use, enhance recycling and recovery, and support clean, sustainable mining operations around the globe.
What You'll Do:
* Lead the development and review of complex water treatment designs, including process models, mass balances, and technical documentation.* Serve as a subject matter expert for large-scale water treatment projects and system troubleshooting.
* Guide internal teams on selecting cost-effective water treatment technologies and equipment.* Align engineering strategies with site-level goals and collaborate with cross-functional leaders.
* Support applied research and testing for process design and innovation.* Represent our client at industry events and help drive continuous improvement.
* Manage project planning, consulting budgets, and vendor services.
Preferred Requirements:
* MBA or financial evaluation experience* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Background in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering* Hands-on experience in mining, hydrometallurgy, or industrial water systems
* Strong project management skills including cost estimation and scheduling* Fluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:* Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years in process or water treatment engineering (or equivalent education/experience: Master's with 8+ years, PhD with 6+ years).
* Expertise in water and wastewater treatment design across industrial, municipal, or seawater systems.* Strong communicator with ability to simplify complex concepts for varied audiences.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, CoPilot, and project management tools.* Willingness to travel internationally (up to 5 weeks per quarter).
* MUST BE eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

What we offer 

Offer:Base Salary + annual performance bonus + long-term incentives. Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, Life, disability, and 401(k) with company match Generous PTO, parental leave, and tuition assistance, Discounts for auto, home, and pet insurance and Career development and advancement opportunities.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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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!