Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support the delivery of custom-designed water treatment projects.

What are you going to do 

  • Develop electrical and instrumentation designs for complex water treatment projects.
  • Read, interpret, and provide input on P&IDs, general arrangements, process design guidelines, engineering standards, and best-practice documentation.
  • Interpret and apply detailed contract requirements and technical specifications.
  • Perform engineering calculations and select instrumentation for water treatment facilities.
  • Prepare instrument lists, automatic valve lists, datasheets, termination drawings, loop diagrams, and installation details.
  • Design complex low-voltage industrial control systems in accordance with UL and Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
  • Develop single-line diagrams, load lists, I/O lists, control-panel schematics, network architectures, and related documentation.
  • Select VFDs, starters, control-panel components, instrumentation, and equipment suitable for the application.
  • Design control panels and select equipment for use in Class I, Division 2 areas.
  • Manage assigned scope, budget, and schedule while proactively identifying project risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, project management, and other internal teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and develop practical solutions to meet project and customer requirements.
  • Support project bids and proposal development.
  • Participate in customer-facing factory acceptance testing.
  • Provide technical support to production facilities and assist with project commissioning.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the EI&C team.
  • Lead EI&C engineering activities on larger or more complex projects, as required.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.* Minimum of 10 years of relevant electrical, instrumentation, or controls engineering experience.
    * Demonstrated experience designing complex industrial control systems.* Experience designing low-voltage industrial control systems in accordance with UL and Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
    * Experience designing control panels and selecting equipment for Class I, Division 2 environments.* Strong knowledge of instrumentation selection, panel design, electrical schematics, and control-system documentation.
    * Ability to collaborate with and provide leadership to cross-functional project teams.* Ability to interpret detailed customer specifications and apply established engineering procedures and standards.
    * Ability to travel approximately 15% for meetings, site visits, factory acceptance testing, and project support.* Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office.
    Preferred Qualifications* Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control-system design or programming.
    * Understanding of low-voltage power-distribution system design.* Knowledge of hydraulics and fluid-mechanics fundamentals.
    * Understanding of basic water chemistry and water treatment processes.

What we offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

Closing: 20 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-305224

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Corporate recruiter

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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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