Senior Designer

KBR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. invites applications for a Senior or Principal Civil Structural Designer to deliver structural design services for Melbourne’s SRL East Linewide Alliance. You will lead design and drafting activities within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on rail and infrastructure projects, and mentor junior designers.

This permanent role offers growth within a major Australian infrastructure program. The ideal candidate will have a drafting or engineering technology qualification and experience

Qualifications

• Qualification in drafting or engineering technology is required.
• Experience with infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/drafting within a team of modelers for rail and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across digital, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Coach and develop junior designers and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Communication

Creative thinking

Detail oriented

Bentley software

OpenBuildings Designer

Engineering solutions

Project coordination

Education

Drafting or Engineering Technology qualification

Tools

Bentley software suite

OpenBuildings Designer

Job description

Title:

Senior Designer

Is the future as exciting to you as it is to us?

Are you wondering what’s across the tracks?

Work on Melbourne’s landmark Suburban Rail Loop East project

Senior or Principal Civil Structural Designer

KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract.SRL is a city-shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 new homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.

The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit-outs, rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long-term performance across SRL East.

KBR, alongside WSP as Designer Non-Owner Participant, is leading comprehensive design services and contributing to alliance management. Our infrastructure design scope includes track, overhead line equipment, drainage and overland flow, civil works, tunnel portals, building structures and services, HV and LV power systems, cable containment, systems integration and safety assurance, ensuring seamless delivery across the corridor.

The Opportunity

As part of the Suburban Rail Loop Alliance we are looking for enthusiastic and delivery focused individuals to help deliver the project and keep Victoria moving. During this exciting growth period we have an opportunity for a Senior or Principal Civil Structural Designer

to join our team. Our work on the alliance shows a visionary approach to re-thinking the design of heavy rail infrastructure

Whilst this position will initially join the SRLA, this is a permanent role with KBR which opens a door to working on other iconic infrastructure projects nationally.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will be included but are not limited to:

• Lead aspects of design/drafting within a team of modelers to deliver structural engineering services related to rail and infrastructure projects
• Work cross functionally with digital engineering team, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, civil and other designers and engineers in delivery of major projects
• Coach and train other designers and contribute to building a collaborative environment that encourages and supports high level growth and efficiency

What you will need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in drafting or engineering technology with experience in infrastructure projects working and ideally within a multi-disciplinary environment along with the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• A creative approach to thinking
• Design detail focus
• Proficiency in the Bentley software suite, with preference for experience in OpenBuildings Designer
• A demonstrated appreciation for Engineering solutions
• A background in project coordination and stakeholder engagement

Why join KBR?

At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes - driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.

With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:

• Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
• A collaborative, people-first culture where you are valued and supported.
• Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
• National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.

Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.

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.

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