Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support high voltage and low voltage systems within Defence projects in Australia. You will collaborate with the Engineering Lead and a multidisciplinary team to sustain performance and deliver engineering changes under controlled frameworks.

You will apply your technical expertise, assist with requirements development, design reviews, and certification activities, and work with Commonwealth representatives to maintain capability readiness and operational

Qualifications

• Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework (e.g., Department of Defence).
• Membership of a recognised professional body and eligibility for Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Desirable: experience in Department of Defence design delivery.
• Desirable: experience in marine design or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Engineering SME guidance and direction in support of CLCM activities.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks and manage planned schedules.
• Ensure work aligns with Engineering Management Plan and approved policies.
• Review engineering design deliverables and conduct technical design reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments within engineering delegation and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to formulate solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory/regulated framework

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Title

Electrical Engineer

At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Learn more about KBR in Australia

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM)

The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

The Opportunity

Join KBR as an Electrical Engineer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of engineering services across High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Systems. Working closely with the Engineering Lead and a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your technical expertise to support the sustainment and ongoing performance of critical Defence capabilities.

As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with Commonwealth representatives, stakeholders, and fellow CLCM Engineers to provide guidance on complex electrical engineering matters across the Products Being Supported. You will contribute to technical decision-making, support engineering activities, and help deliver practical, risk-informed solutions that maintain capability readiness and operational effectiveness.

This is an opportunity to work on complex and rewarding projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery and sustainment of important Defence platforms while further developing your professional engineering capability within KBR.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision provide Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expertise, technical guidance, leadership and direction in support of the Engineering activities required of the CLCM.
• Perform activities directed by the CLCM Engineering Lead and ACSSPO Principal Engineer (PE) as required.
• Deliver engineering activities to ensure compliance with approved policy, plans and processes. Conduct work to the requirements of the Engineering Management Plan.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks to be executed in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions and requirements in the context of Engineering Change Management, Configuration management, Systems Safety and Certification.
• Review engineering design task deliverables and conduct associated technical Design Reviews.
• Conduct technical risk assessments within the limits of engineering delegation.
• Work within and to the requirements of Navy Seaworthiness framework and the ACSSPO Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Verify new Request for Problem Resolution (RPR) against the approved Requirements baseline, Certification Basis and Safety Case Report on the PBS.
• Manage Request for Variations (RFV) assigned prior to expiry date to Return to Standard (RTS), Make Permanent or cancellation.
• Formulate solutions to problems by working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Under general supervision, independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, systems integration, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

Essential

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent, qualification in a recognised Engineering related discipline;
• Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework, example Department of Defence.
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineering;
• A minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.

Desirable

• Experience in a Department of Defence design delivery.
• Experience in marine design or maintenance.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.