Senior Civil Engineer – Transport at KBR, Inc.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering Design, Transport Infrastructure, Rail Infrastructure, Road Design, Earthworks, Drainage Integration, Technical Reporting, Multidisciplinary Coordination, Construction Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Safety in Design, Project Delivery

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Senior Civil Engineer – Transport We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our Transport & Civil team in Perth. The role will support the delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia, including rail, road, port and defence infrastructure projects. Working within multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the planning, design, coordination and construction support of complex civil infrastructure projects from concept development through to detailed design and construction. This position is ideally suited to an engineer with experience delivering rail and transport infrastructure projects and who enjoys technical problem solving, client engagement and multidisciplinary coordination. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery Deliver civil engineering design packages across transport infrastructure projects. Undertake civil design for roads, rail corridors, earthworks, drainage integration and associated infrastructure. Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation. Coordinate design interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines. Participate in design reviews, risk workshops and safety in design processes. Support design verification and quality assurance activities. Rail Infrastructure Projects Contribute to the planning and design of rail civil infrastructure projects. Coordinate rail corridor civil works including earthworks, drainage, utilities and access arrangements. Support station, rail formation and level crossing projects. Interface with rail systems, track, signalling and operational stakeholders. Project Delivery Deliver work packages safely, on time and within budget. Assist project managers with planning, scheduling and resource forecasting. Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities. Support multidisciplinary design coordination. Construction Support Respond to contractor requests for information. Review construction methodologies and temporary works interfaces. Undertake site inspections and construction support activities. Assist in resolving technical issues during construction. Client and Stakeholder Engagement Participate in client meetings and technical workshops. Build and maintain positive client relationships. Support proposal preparation and tender submissions. Contribute to business development initiatives. About You You will be a motivated and collaborative engineer with a strong background in transport infrastructure design and delivery. Essential Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Minimum10 years of relevant experience. Experience delivering transport infrastructure projects. Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams. Strong understanding of civil infrastructure design principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience on PTA rail projects. Experience on Main Roads WA projects. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or progressing toward chartership. Design management or package management experience. Construction support experience. Technical Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas: Rail civil infrastructure Road design and transport infrastructure Earthworks and grading Drainage integration Utilities coordination Civil structures interfaces Construction staging Temporary works coordination Design management Safety in Design Software Experience Experience with some of the following: OpenRoads Designer MicroStation 12d Model Civil 3D AutoCAD Bluebeam Revu Microsoft Office Suite Desirable: ProjectWise 12d Experience GIS platforms Industry Knowledge Knowledge of: PTA standards and requirements Main Roads WA standards and specifications Austroads Guides Australian Standards Design and construct project environments Alliance project delivery environments Construction support and site-based delivery Why join KBR? At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach. With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer: Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence. Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression. A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported. Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams. Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure. KBR Values: Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey. 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. 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Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and construction support for major transport infrastructure projects including rail, road, and port facilities. Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces and manage technical delivery from concept through to detailed design.