Defence Infrastructure Lead: Senior Structural Engineer

KBR, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to provide senior leadership on defence and buildings infrastructure projects and to mentor engineers across the Adelaide team. The role emphasizes governance, design approval, and safety compliance within complex environments.

You'll collaborate with clients, contractors and regulators, shaping technical directions, bids and delivery strategies while upholding high standards of quality and safety across major projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.
• RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent registration, or willingness to obtain if required.
• Extensive experience delivering structural engineering services within regulated environments.
• Strong background in complex buildings and/or defence infrastructure projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of Australian Standards, construction compliance and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to exercise authoritative engineering judgement in complex, high‑risk situations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior clients and stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with sound commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior structural engineering leadership across complex buildings and defence infrastructure projects.
• Act as a senior structural authority, advising on design intent, constructability, sequencing and risk.
• Review and approve structural designs, shop drawings, construction methodologies, ITPs and temporary works.
• Resolve complex structural and constructability issues arising during construction.
• Ensure structural works are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS, Defence site and regulatory requirements.
• Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers, reviewing outputs and supporting development.
• Contribute to discipline standards, technical assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tenders, proposals and client engagements with senior technical input.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

CPEng with Engineers Australia

RPEQ/RPEV or equivalent

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to provide senior leadership on defence and buildings infrastructure projects and to mentor engineers across the Adelaide team. The role emphasizes governance, design approval, and safety compliance within complex environments.

You'll collaborate with clients, contractors and regulators, shaping technical directions, bids and delivery strategies while upholding high standards of quality and safety across major projects in Australia.