Principal ICT & OCS Engineer – Transport Systems Leader

KBR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave for study and personal re

Salary packaging

Paid professional membership fees

Parental leave

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Principal ICT / OCS Engineer to lead planning, design and delivery of critical transport communications systems across rail, defence and infrastructure programs in Melbourne. You will provide technical direction, governance and mentoring to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality and operational readiness while shaping the practice’s growth and client relationships.

As a trusted advisor, you will manage complex interfaces, drive system architectures and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading ICT/OCS on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of rail/transport ICT standards and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and governance for ICT/OCS across transport projects.
• Lead development and approval of complex engineering designs and specs.
• Act as discipline lead and technical authority for communications systems.
• Establish technical strategies and system architectures aligned with client needs.
• Mentor engineers and support business development and bids.

Skills

ICT/OCS leadership

Systems engineering

Rail/transport experience

Technical governance

Cybersecurity

Client engagement

Mentoring engineers

RAMS

Education

Degree in Electrical/Communications/ICT/Systems Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Design management systems

Job description

KBR in Australia is seeking a Principal ICT / OCS Engineer to lead planning, design and delivery of critical transport communications systems across rail, defence and infrastructure programs in Melbourne. You will provide technical direction, governance and mentoring to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality and operational readiness while shaping the practice’s growth and client relationships.

As a trusted advisor, you will manage complex interfaces, drive system architectures and