Introduction

Brunel is working with a leading contractor delivering infrastructure within the Australian defence sector and is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the team on a long-term project based at Garden Island.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a nationally significant project supporting electrical and telecommunications infrastructure within the defence environment.

What are you going to do

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of engineering scopes across the project lifecycle including planning, coordination and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with engineering delivery across project scopes* Support project planning, scheduling and coordination of works
* Provide technical support during design and construction phases* Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers
* Monitor project progress, risks and performance* Maintain documentation and reporting requirements
* Ensure works comply with project safety and quality standards

Essential skills and knowledge

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline* Approximately 5-7 years' experience within infrastructure or construction projects
* Exposure to electrical services, communications or telecommunications infrastructure* Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding of project planning and cost control

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the defence nature of this role:

* Australian Citizenship is required* Dual citizenship only accepted for NZ, USA, UK or Canada
* Ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance

What we offer

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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

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

Closing: 11 April 2026

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Process of your application

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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!