Introduction

Brunel is partnering with a leading Australian OEM to recruit a motivated and solutions-focused Project Engineer.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team delivering innovative water treatment and process equipment solutions for industrial, mining, municipal and infrastructure clients across Australia.

What are you going to do 

  • Deliver water and wastewater treatment projects from design through to commissioning.
  • Manage projects across design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
  • Review P&IDs, GAs and project specifications.
  • Complete process and hydraulic calculations.
  • Support equipment selection, vendor reviews and procurement.
  • Lead commissioning, troubleshooting and plant optimisation.
  • Prepare functional descriptions, control philosophies, I/O lists, O&M manuals and project reports.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets and client requirements.
  • Work closely with clients, suppliers and contractors.
  • Assist with estimates, quotations and tenders.
  • Ensure projects meet HSEQ requirements and Australian Standards.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Engineering qualification in Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience within water treatment, wastewater treatment, chemical processing or a related industry.
  • Experience delivering projects from concept and design through to commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Experience with P&IDs and General Arrangements.
  • Experience undertaking or reviewing process and hydraulic calculations.
  • Experience with equipment selection and procurement.
  • Experience with vendor engineering reviews and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated commissioning, troubleshooting and plant optimisation experience.
  • Ability to use process simulation or modelling software.
  • Experience working with clients, suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Understanding of project budgets, schedules and delivery requirements.
  • Experience contributing to estimates, quotations and tenders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Commitment to safety, quality and environmental requirements.

What we offer 

  • Permanent, full-time position based in Malaga, Perth
  • Salary package up to $150,000 + superannuation
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Strong mix of technical engineering, project management and client-facing responsibilities
  • Exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineering and commissioning teams
  • Opportunity to be considered at Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level

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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan Meers: E.meers@brunel.net

Closing: 05 September 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

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