Senior Civil Engineer

KBR Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects in land development and building works. You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality outputs.

Apply your Chartered Engineer status and extensive knowledge of Austroads and Australian Standards to deliver complex projects, while shaping KBR's South Australia capabilities and client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Civil or equivalent) with 7+ years' experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects across land development and/or building civil works.
• Strong knowledge of Austroads, DIT and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across land development and building civil works.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams to ensure quality.
• Produce and oversee design outputs, calculations, specifications, reports and documentation.

Education

Engineering degree (Civil)

Job description

Title: Senior Civil Engineer Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development & Buildings Adelaide, SA | Defence & Civil Infrastructure

Are you a civil engineer experienced in delivering infrastructure projects across land development and building civil works—and ready to step into a role where you can truly lead and influence outcomes? At KBR, we’re delivering projects that shape communities and support growth across South Australia, and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to bring their expertise, leadership and drive to our Adelaide team.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the planning, design and deelivery of civil infrastructure projects across land development and building civil works. Working with a high-performing team, you’ll lead technical design, manage competing requirements, and contribute to projects delivered safely, on time and within budget. You’ll be responsible for producing and overseeing high-quality design outputs, including calculations, specifications, reports and documentation, while ensuring compliance with Austroads, DIT and Australian Standards. From developing stormwater management plans to navigating complex design challenges, you’ll bring sound engineering judgement and innovation to every stage of delivery. Beyond technical delivery, you’ll step into a key leadership role—mentoring junior engineers, guiding project teams and reviewing deliverables to ensure quality and consistency. You’ll also build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to project success through clear, well-structured proposals and reporting.

About You

You’re a confident and capable civil engineer who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects and leading teams to success. You bring a strong technical foundation, commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset. Degree in Engineering (Civil or equivalent) with 7+ years’ experience. Chartered Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia. Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure projects across land development and/or building civil works. Strong knowledge of Austroads, DIT and Australian Standards. Background within an engineering consultancy environment. Proven ability to lead design outcomes and mentor team members. Strong understanding of commercial arrangements and project delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A strong commitment to health, safety and quality. Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (Preferred for Defence related projects).

Why Join Us?

At KBR, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team delivering some of Australia’s most complex infrastructure projects. We’re investing in the future of South Australia — and you’ll be at the heart of it. You’ll be part of shaping our local capability, contributing to our growth, and helping build a lasting impact in the region. We offer flexible work arrangements and clear pathways for professional growth, supporting both technical development and leadership capability. You’ll have access to tailored learning opportunities, mentoring, and a range of initiatives designed to help you progress in the direction that matters most to you.

KBR Values

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.