Drainage Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Drainage Engineer in Melbourne to lead drainage design across all project stages for major transport infrastructure. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, safe and on-time outcomes while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring a Civil Engineering degree and experience with drainage modelling software, plus familiarity with Austroads standards and transport authority guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience on infrastructure projects with consultants, contractors, or government agencies.
• Strong technical drainage design skills and competence in drainage modelling software.
• Solid understanding of Austroads and State Transport Authorities standards.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of drainage design across all project stages—planning, modelling, and designing.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary design teams to support delivery.
• Ensure quality, safety, program and budget requirements are met; build strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Drainage design

Drainage modelling

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Drainage modelling software

Job description

Title:

Drainage Engineer

KBR, as part of theSuburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance, is proud to be helping deliver one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

SRL is a city-shaping program that will transform how people live, work and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support thriving communities across the city. SRL East, the first stage of the project, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill. As part of the Linewide Alliance, KBR is delivering critical design services across civil, structural, track, drainage, power, systems and infrastructure disciplines that will support safe and reliable operations of the future rail network.

The Opportunity

As a Drainage Engineer , you’ll be integral to delivering some of Victoria’s most significant transport infrastructure projects. From major road upgrades to complex rail works, you’ll take ownership of drainage design across all project stages—planning, modelling, designing, and guiding delivery to the highest standards.

You’ll collaborate closely within multidisciplinary design teams, supporting projects from concept through to completion. Ensuring quality, safety, program, and budget requirements are met will be a part of your day‑to‑day, along with building strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑profile projects that will shape Australia’s transport networks for decades to come—while working alongside some of the most experienced specialists in the industry.

Who You Are

You’re a Drainage Engineer with proven experience across civil infrastructure projects. You understand the complexities of drainage design for road and transport environments, and you thrive in multidisciplinary, fast‑paced project settings.

Building trust with clients and stakeholders comes naturally, and you take pride in developing solutions that are technically sound, practical, and future‑focused.

You bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience working on infrastructure projects with consultants, contractors, or government agencies
• Strong technical design skills and competence in drainage modelling software
• A solid understanding of relevant standards and guidelines (Austroads, State Transport Authorities, etc.)

Why Join KBR?

At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes through collaboration, technical excellence and a One Team approach.

With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:

• Opportunity to work on iconic Transport, Defence and Energy projects.
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to technical experts and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
• A supportive, people-first culture where your contributions are valued.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Our Values

• We Value Our People
• We Deliver
• We Are People of Integrity
• We Empower
• We Are a Team of Teams

Join a team where your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping Australia’s future infrastructure.

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