Brunel is seeking two experienced Senior OT Design Managers - Electrical and Instrumentation to lead electrical and SCADA design for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Based in Leederville, you'll join a high-performing engineering team to provide design leadership, compliance assurance, and technical input across a portfolio of critical operational technology initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a leading utility infrastructure provider delivering essential services across WA. With a broad capital works program underway, they manage large-scale water and wastewater assets supported by advanced SCADA and E&I systems. This organisation is committed to innovation, public service, and sustainability, offering meaningful work across high-impact infrastructure projects.

Description

As a Senior OT Design Manager - Electrical and Instrumentation, you'll be responsible for leading the design and delivery of electrical systems and SCADA architecture for infrastructure projects. This includes concept design, switchboard modification, and development of engineering documentation and tender specifications.

You will also provide oversight throughout all design phases-from user requirements and functional documentation to testing, verification, installation, and commissioning. You'll manage large SCADA and control projects, ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and provide technical guidance across internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.

You will collaborate closely with project managers, design consultants, and operational teams to ensure all systems are fit for purpose, technically sound, and delivered to a high standard. Your leadership will extend to mentoring graduate engineers and fostering knowledge-sharing within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you'll be a degree-qualified electrical engineer with substantial experience in SCADA and E&I design within the water and wastewater sector. Experience with industry standards and relevant Australian electrical and SCADA regulations is essential.

You will demonstrate proven experience managing project design for infrastructure environments, including stakeholder engagement, technical documentation, and design compliance. You'll also be confident mentoring junior engineers and contributing to high-performing technical teams.

Candidates must be eligible for police clearance, drug and alcohol screening, and standard pre-employment verification checks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to safety, integrity, and design excellence are required.

Job Offer

This is a 6-month contract role, commencing 1 July 2025, based in Leederville, offering up to $125/hour. You'll work within a technically strong, collaborative team on high-profile public infrastructure projects.

With flexible working options and a supportive culture, this is a unique opportunity to apply your OT design leadership on projects that directly benefit communities across WA.