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Civil EngineerThis is a significant period of growth, and we are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Adelaide team.
In this role, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects across the Defence, Water, Transport, and Buildings sectors. These include roads, rail, water infrastructure, land development, and building-related civil works. Experience in civil design—particularly for defence and infrastructure projects—is highly desirable.
As part of the Civil Engineering discipline group, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering engineering design, calculations, technical specifications, and reports.
Leading and managing design teams to meet technical, quality, and delivery standards.
Planning and executing engineering tasks across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams locally and nationally to deliver project outcomes.
Engaging with project managers, design managers, and clients to provide updates and prepare well-structured proposals and documentation.
Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with standards, guidelines, and project requirements.
Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the development of the discipline group.
Assisting in the preparation of bids and tender submissions.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic infrastructure while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.
As the ideal applicant you will have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
CPEng preferred
Experience working within an engineering consulting environment
Experience working in a broad range of infrastructure projects within a multi-disciplinary environment
Previous experience in Civil Infrastructure for projects in one or more of the defence,building civil and transport sectors is essential in the role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with relevant standards and design guidelines to the civil engineering discipline
The ability to obtain chartership within a reasonable agreed time frame
A Practical knowledge and commitment to Health and Safety
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance
What do KBR offer?
We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.
Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability are unmatched and continue to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.
Please click the link below to learn more about Infrastructure Solutions Australia and the markets that we operate in.
https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/who-we-are
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.
Benefits include:
Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
Brand new office on Pirie Street
Salary packaging and novated leases
Paid professional membership fees
Life/Health insurance discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Paid parental leave
Personal career development plans
Growth and promotion opportunities
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
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