Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

KBR, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salaries reviewed annually

20 days of annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Paid professional membership fees

Life/Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Personal career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Brisbane to lead nuclear safety cases for the nation’s first nuclear-powered submarines. You will engage with government and defence stakeholders while ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory frameworks.

Ideal candidates possess established experience in safety-informed design and hold an engineering degree. Benefits include industry-leading salaries, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Established experience in safety-informed design and technical design substantiation.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to nuclear safety cases for complex naval nuclear infrastructure.
• Apply methodologies to generate safety requirements and inform the design process.
• Engage with licensing and regulatory frameworks governing naval operations.
• Produce and review technical design substantiation documentation.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Australian NSQEP.

Skills

Safety-informed design

Deterministic safety analysis

Regulation and licensing

Technical design substantiation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

Title

Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Overview

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. The company is known for its collaborative culture and a strong record of project delivery. This role is part of a nation‑building engineering programme that supports the development of Australia’s first nuclear‑powered submarines.

The Opportunity

Under the AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative, Australia is moving toward acquiring and operating a fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines (NPS). Delivering that capability safely requires world‑class nuclear safety expertise, which this role provides by working directly with government and defence stakeholders to develop nuclear safety‑informed design processes for naval nuclear facilities and infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Lead and contribute to nuclear safety cases for complex naval nuclear infrastructure
• Apply deterministic safety analysis methodologies to generate safety requirements and inform the design process
• Engage with licensing and regulatory frameworks governing nuclear‑powered naval operations
• Produce and review technical design substantiation documentation to the standard demanded by nuclear regulation
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Australian NSQEP

What We Offer

Structured development, geographic flexibility across major Australian cities, and the chance to work on a highly significant national programme.

Essential Qualifications

• Established experience in safety‑informed design, deterministic safety analysis, regulation and licensing, and technical design substantiation
• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in high‑hazard industries operating under formal regulatory regimes
• Direct experience with nuclear‑powered submarine programmes
• Involvement in the delivery of nuclear facilities or infrastructure
• Background in Defence project delivery

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually
• 20 days of annual leave per year, with the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (total 33 days)
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great office environment with fantastic facilities
• Access to health benefits programmes