Bridge Designer

KBR Careers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Structural Modeller to join its Western Australian Structural Group, delivering bridge and transport infrastructure across WA. You will undertake advanced modelling and drafting for concept and detailed design, working with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and continual improvement in drafting standards, with a focus on health and safety and project delivery in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in structural drafting/modelling, ideally on MRWA bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in tools such as MicroStation, OpenBuildings, Revit or AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and industry drafting practices.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural models and drawings for bridge and transport infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to concept and detailed design delivery.
• Apply advanced techniques in computer-aided design and modelling.
• Coordinate with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist in delivering complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure outputs meet time, cost and quality expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in drafting standards and practices.

Tools

MicroStation

OpenBuildings

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Bridge Designer Looking to play a key role in delivering major bridge and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia? We’re seeking a Senior Structural Modeller to join our high-performing Structural team, contributing to the design and delivery of complex infrastructure while collaborating with engineers and project teams across the state.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the WA Structural Discipline Manager, you’ll be part of our Western Australian Structural Group, supporting the delivery of transport infrastructure projects, primarily bridges. You will undertake advanced modelling and drafting work, contributing to both concept and detailed design, while working closely with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes. This is a senior, non-supervisory role where you’ll apply your expertise to improve design quality, efficiency and coordination across projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop structural models and drawings for bridge and transport infrastructure projects
• Contribute to concept and detailed design delivery
• Apply advanced techniques in computer-aided design and modelling
• Coordinate with engineers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Assist in delivering complex, multi-discipline projects
• Liaise with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities
• Ensure outputs meet time, cost and quality expectations
• Contribute to continuous improvement in drafting standards and practices

About You:

You are an experienced and detail-focused Structural Modeller/Drafter with strong infrastructure project exposure, particularly within transport and bridges.

• 7+ years’ experience in structural drafting/modelling, ideally on MRWA bridge and infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in tools such as MicroStation, OpenBuildings, Revit or AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards and industry drafting practices
• Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary design projectsAbility to work independently and collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes

You also bring:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage priorities, timelines and deliverables
• Understanding of project delivery and commercial environments
• Commitment to health, safety, quality and continuous improvement
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation

Why Join Us:

• Join a collaborative and supportive team where knowledge sharing is valued
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance
• Career development opportunities and ongoing skill development
• Access internal career pathways across projects and locations
• Paid parental leave and additional leave flexibility options
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects shaping communities across WA

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