Principal Structural Engineer – Defence & Infrastructure

KBR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Adelaide is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex defence and buildings infrastructure projects, providing technical direction, design governance and assurance across multi-discipline teams. This senior role requires mentoring engineers, reviewing designs and shop drawings, resolving constructability issues and ensuring delivery on time, to budget and to safety and quality standards.

Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain Defence security clearance are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered professional engineer with Engineers Australia preferred.
• Registration such as RPEQ/RPEV or equivalent desirable.
• Extensive experience in structural engineering within regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for senior stakeholder engagement.

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 in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS, Defence site and regulatory requirements.
• Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers, reviewing outputs and supporting development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Australian Standards knowledge

Engineering judgement

Defence infrastructure experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia

RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent registration

Job description

KBR Adelaide is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex defence and buildings infrastructure projects, providing technical direction, design governance and assurance across multi-discipline teams. This senior role requires mentoring engineers, reviewing designs and shop drawings, resolving constructability issues and ensuring delivery on time, to budget and to safety and quality standards.

Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain Defence security clearance are required;