Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

20 days annual leave (total 33 days)

Flexible work arrangements

Paid professional membership fees

Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer in Melbourne to lead vital nuclear safety projects for Australia's first nuclear submarines. This role involves working directly with government and defense stakeholders to ensure processes meet regulatory and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety analysis and a relevant engineering degree with eligibility for a defense security clearance. Flexible work arrangements and industry-leading salaries are offered as part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• Established experience in safety‑informed design and regulatory compliance.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to nuclear safety cases for naval infrastructure.
• Engage with licensing frameworks governing nuclear operations.
• Produce and review technical design documentation.

Skills

Safety‑informed design

Deterministic safety analysis

Regulation and licensing

Technical design substantiation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

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