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Brunel · 1 month ago

Senior Principal Engineer - Water Treatment Process

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Brunel is currently searching for a Senior Principal Engineer – Water Treatment Process for direct hire with our mining client. This key role focuses on innovative solutions to reduce freshwater use, increase water reuse and recycling, and support environmental stewardship through advanced water treatment technologies.

ConsultingOil and GasProfessional ServicesProject ManagementRecruitingStaffing Agency

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Cindy King

Responsibilities

Lead the development and review of advanced engineering deliverables, including process models, mass balances, and treatment system designs

Serve as a subject matter expert for large-scale industrial water treatment projects, guiding process design, equipment selection, and operational optimization

Collaborate with mine sites and project teams to align treatment solutions with business and sustainability goals

Advise on pilot testing, applied research, and data interpretation to inform engineering decisions

Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement by participating in industry forums and internal knowledge sharing

Manage budgets for consulting, vendor support, and design services, supporting long-term planning and execution

Qualification

Water treatment designEngineering degreeProject managementProfessional Engineer licenseCost estimatingFluency in SpanishFluency in Bahasa IndonesianCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years of related experience (or Master's + 8 years, or PhD + 6 years)

Expertise in water and wastewater treatment design, particularly for industrial or mining applications

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Proficiency in MS Office (including CoPilot), and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 5 weeks per quarter

MUST BE eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Excellent communication skills in English

Preferred

MBA or certification in financial/economic evaluation

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience managing multidisciplinary projects

Background in chemical, civil, or environmental engineering as applied to mining and hydrometallurgy

Experience with cost estimating, project controls, and modeling software for water treatment

Fluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with match and employer contributions

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Career development support

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Company

Brunel

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Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent.

Founded in 1975

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD

10001+ employees