Principal Track Designer at KBR, Inc.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Track Design, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Engineering Software, MicroStation, BRT/Open Rail, Rail Infrastructure, Transport Solutions, Sustainability, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Multi-disciplinary Collaboration, Bidding and Tendering, Problem Solving

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Principal Track Designer Our purpose is, Together, deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow We deliver innovative transport solutions that combine the demands of today with the needs of tomorrow to help build and connect communities in urban and remote locations. We’re committed to helping our customers get people to where they need to go faster and safer through the planning, design and delivery of rail, road, bridge and maritime infrastructure. Guided by our social and environmental sustainability values to do what’s right for our planet and our people, our creative solutions enable communities to prosper and keep our future cities moving. We enhance not only commuter experience but help shape city-wide transformation by integrating transport into community spaces to preserve existing culture, heritage and history and bring people together. The Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a Principal Track Designer to join our high performing Transport team. We are currently delivering a range significant transport infrastructure projects across Australia. This includes designs and services for Alliances and Panel works including the North Western Program Alliance, MTM Panel Works, More Trains More Service – Transport for Tomorrow Alliance (Long term Alliance) and PTA panel work. We are also well positioned for further opportunities across national metropolitan and regional rail networks to deliver greenfield route design, duplications, Metros, yards & depots, brownfield rail upgrades and transit space studies, special trackwork designs, track structure advice & analysis and earthworks and track drainage design. You will work autonomously and provide direction to project staff, bidding teams and interface with multiple disciplines and project leaders. You will develop strong client relationships and work with the bidding team to secure new projects. In this role you will oversee the work of juniors providing guidance and development of graduate engineers. As a Principal you will be required to design manage, check and verify, mentor and coach others along with contributing to bids and tenders. Who are you? As an experienced Principal Track Engineer you will have a proven background in major infrastructure projects within the transport infrastructure industry. As an individual you are excited by the prospects of delivering iconic projects with a key client. You are a strong communicator and respect the importance of working within a team environment to deliver a common outcome. You appreciate innovation and are empowered to think strategically. You will possess the following skills and experience; Relevant and accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering Demonstrated local experience on high value and complex rail infrastructure projects Relevant software experience e.g., MicroStation, BRT/Open Rail proficient Ability to work well within multi-disciplinary teams and alliances You will be a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards this accreditation Obtained Designer and Checker Competencies with the various ARO’s including MTM and VLine What we do KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional consulting services to private and public sector clients to deliver projects of any size in both urban and remote environments in transport, water and environment, buildings, defence infrastructure and program management consultancy. Our workforce of over 1100 is technically and geographically diversified to match the characteristics of our principal markets and has the capability to service our clients’ requirements through all phases of project development and implementation. At KBR, we value you – here’s how’ While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. We can offer you flexible and family friendly working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your work location. You will receive ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with technically eminent professionals. Employees of KBR may benefit from up to 8 additional hours of accrued flexible leave every 4 weeks. KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel. You’ll get to know everyone in the Victorian business and won’t just be a number. 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. #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. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Responsibilities

The Principal Track Designer will oversee the design and management of significant transport infrastructure projects, providing guidance to project staff and developing strong client relationships. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to bids and tenders.