Principal Structural Engineer at KBR, Inc.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural engineering, Infrastructure design, Project delivery, Stakeholder engagement, Design management, Mentoring, Technical leadership, Communication, Creative thinking, Innovation, Multidisciplinary coordination, Safety compliance, Cost management, Legal compliance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Principal Structural Engineer Job Posting Description KBR is proud to be the Principal Design Partner on the North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) a long‑standing partnership between the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro Trains Melbourne, KBR and John Holland. Established in 2017, NWPA has successfully delivered around $3B worth of transport infrastructure for the state and its communities. Off the back of this success, LXRP has awarded us a further five-year extension, giving our team a strong and sustainable pipeline of major transport projects across Melbourne through to 2027. With Victoria’s transport sector booming, joining KBR to work on NWPA is an exciting next step in your career. You’ll help shape the community through city‑defining projects including Melbourne Airport Rail – Stage 1, and the Ruthven and Seaford level crossing removals, with more diverse projects already in development. These alone include six major viaduct‑style bridge designs, alongside a robust future program. At KBR and NWPA, our goal is to be recognised as “the place to be.” This is reflected in the way we work and support our people: Opportunities to grow and diversify through collaboration with engineering, digital, stakeholder engagement, construction and more. A truly collaborative, no‑blame culture focused on solving challenges together. Genuine support around workloads and wellbeing. Access to internal and external development programs, including our 101 training series. A flexible hybrid working model—work from home, our head office, or project sites. The Opportunity As NWPA continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate, delivery‑focused professionals to help keep Victoria moving. We now have an opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team. You’ll contribute to our bold, future‑focused approach to heavy rail infrastructure design. While you’ll begin your journey with NWPA, this is a permanent role within KBR, opening doors to iconic infrastructure projects across Australia. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Plan, schedule and deliver structural engineering designs, adapting techniques and standards to suit complex challenges. Manage intricate design elements, including conflicting requirements, unconventional materials, and high‑coordination scenarios. Ensure all commercial, cost, safety and legal considerations are integrated into design specifications. Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers and drafters. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and extensive experience in infrastructure projects—ideally within a multidisciplinary environment. You will also bring: Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Creative and innovative thinking Attention to design detail A passion for engineering solutions Experience coordinating across project teams Why KBR? At KBR, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability, and to delivering projects with a digital‑first, innovation‑driven mindset. Our people seamlessly integrate with customer teams to create lasting, positive impact for communities and the environment. Together, we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Beyond exciting projects, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your career, lifestyle and wellbeing. Our culture—and the genuine value we place on our people—is central to our long‑term success, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Our Benefits Include: Industry‑leading salaries, reviewed annually Time‑in‑lieu arrangements and the ability to earn extra leave Flexible work options (start/finish times, WFH, flex time) Project incentive schemes Structured development and progression plans Paid parental leave Salary packaging and novated leases Supportive Diversity & Inclusion initiatives Help shape tomorrow by applying today! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities. KBR recognizes it can be challenging to balance work and life. We pride ourselves on offering a range of flexible working options that enables our people to deliver exceptional outcomes. #LI-DNP #LI-DNI #S-DNI KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. 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Responsibilities

You will plan, schedule, and deliver complex structural engineering designs while managing commercial, cost, and safety requirements. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff and coordinate across multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful infrastructure delivery.