Lead Bridge Design Engineer – WA Infrastructure

KBR; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Career development support

Parental leave

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Bridge Designer in Perth, WA to lead major bridge and transport projects across Western Australia. You will steer structural design, deliver high-quality calculations and drawings, and mentor a team of engineers and drafters in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Join a hybrid work model with opportunities to contribute to proposals, client engagements and MRWA projects, while advancing chartership and professional development within a global engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Structural or equivalent) with 10+ years' experience (including 7+ years in infrastructure).
• Strong expertise in bridge design and civil infrastructure within a consulting environment.
• Proficient in SpaceGass, STAAD Pro or Strand7.
• Chartered (CPEng) or able to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design and analysis for bridge and transport infrastructure projects.
• Plan and execute work to meet budget, schedule and quality targets.
• Prepare and review design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, designers and drafters.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Contribute to proposals, project planning and business development activities.
• Support delivery of MRWA projects, including ETS panel work and inspections.

Skills

Bridge design

Mentoring

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Education

Engineering degree (Structural)

Tools

SpaceGass

STAAD Pro

Strand7

Job description

KBR is seeking a Principal Bridge Designer in Perth, WA to lead major bridge and transport projects across Western Australia. You will steer structural design, deliver high-quality calculations and drawings, and mentor a team of engineers and drafters in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Join a hybrid work model with opportunities to contribute to proposals, client engagements and MRWA projects, while advancing chartership and professional development within a global engineering