Principal Structural Engineer - Defence Infrastructure

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Adelaide seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex defence and buildings infrastructure projects, setting technical direction and ensuring safe, compliant delivery.

You will review designs, approve methods, mentor engineers, and coordinate with construction teams to manage risk and performance. The role requires chartered status and Australian registration or willingness to obtain, plus strong collaboration with clients, regulators and teams on high‑risk projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• CPEng with Engineers Australia is preferred.
• RPEQ or RPEV registration or willingness to obtain.
• Experience delivering structural engineering services in regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and communication with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior structural engineering leadership across complex buildings and defence infrastructure projects.
• Act as a senior structural authority, advising on design intent, constructability, sequencing and risk.
• Review and approve structural designs, shop drawings, construction methodologies, ITPs and temporary works.
• Resolve complex structural and constructability issues arising during construction.
• Ensure structural works are delivered with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Work with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineers.
• Champion safety leadership and compliance with WHS and Defence site requirements.
• Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and support development.
• Contribute to discipline standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tenders and client engagements with senior technical input.

Skills

Leadership

Structural engineering

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia

RPEQ / RPEV registration or equivalent

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Adelaide seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex defence and buildings infrastructure projects, setting technical direction and ensuring safe, compliant delivery.

You will review designs, approve methods, mentor engineers, and coordinate with construction teams to manage risk and performance. The role requires chartered status and Australian registration or willingness to obtain, plus strong collaboration with clients, regulators and teams on high‑risk projects,