About the Role
KBR is expanding its Newcastle office and seeking expressions of interest from talented and motivated engineers across various disciplines. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant projects, contribute to KBR's growth in the region, and join a collaborative team that values innovation and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of engineering projects across Water, Defence, Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure markets.
- Develop engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability assessments.
- Provide technical expertise throughout all project lifecycle phases, from concept development to detailed design and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, client requirements, and safety obligations.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to the growth and development of KBR's Newcastle operations and regional capability.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Structural Engineering or relevant Project/Design Management qualifications.
- Experience delivering engineering projects within Infrastructure, Water, Defence, Transport, Energy sectors.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Chartered status or progress towards professional accreditation is highly regarded.
- Australian Citizenship is preferred and will be required for Defence-related work.
Skills
- Project Management
- Design Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
Location
- Newcastle
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- All experience levels
Education Level
- Degree-qualified
Benefits
- Opportunities to work on large-scale and meaningful projects
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
- Career development including support for professional memberships and chartership
- Internal career development opportunities across KBR's national business
- Paid parental leave and additional leave flexibility options
- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- KBR is expanding its presence in Newcastle and building a strong pipeline of projects across the Water, Defence, Energy, Transport and Infrastructure sectors.
- 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.
