What are you going to do 

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting one of Western Australia's critical power generation facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of maintenance, reliability and capital projects within a complex industrial environment.

Available at both Experienced Engineer and Senior Engineer levels, this role will see you involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and close-out, while providing technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

  • Deliver electrical engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation
  • Scope, develop and manage engineering projects from initiation through to completion
  • Review tenders and provide technical input during contractor and supplier selection
  • Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities
  • Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes for plant upgrades and equipment replacements
  • Conduct technical inspections, factory acceptance testing and engineering assessments
  • Provide engineering support during planned outages and shutdowns
  • Develop maintenance strategies, asset data, bills of materials and critical spares information

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Power generation or utility operations and maintenance
  • Power transformers, UPS systems, protection relays, MV switchgear, HV motors and DC systems
  • Electrical network and transmission systems
  • Project scoping, execution and contractor management
  • Maintenance and reliability engineering practices
  • SAP or similar asset management systems

Experience with DigSILENT PowerFactory, power system studies, and Management of Change processes will be highly regarded.

For Senior-level applicants, extensive experience in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of large-scale power generation assets is highly desirable.

What we offer

  • 7 Month contract based at a major power generation facility in Kwinana
  • 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, 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 d.leavey@brunel.net

Closing: 25 July 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-291313

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Corporate recruiter

Darren Leavey

+61 7 3007 7629

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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