Senior Developer

Service Stream Energy & Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead technical delivery across major water and wastewater projects in South Australia and nationally. The role covers design reviews, client engagement, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, compliant and cost-effective outcomes.

Based in Adelaide, the Senior/Principal role offers a pathway to strategic leadership, with opportunities to shape major programs and partners across the water sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering.
• CPEng or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the design and delivery of water supply and/or sewerage infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of the water industry and related infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and technical assurance of water and wastewater projects.
• Provide specialist expertise in water supply, sewerage networks, pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Act as Lead Engineer, Technical Authority or Independent Reviewer for designs and technical reports.
• Review and assess designs prepared by contractors and delivery partners, providing practical advice.
• Drive innovation and value-for-money through fit-for-purpose design and digital engineering.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Lead delivery from planning through to construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted technical advisor.

Skills

Water design

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Team leadership

Client relations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors in Eng

CPEng candidate

Job description

Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Full time

Lead the future of water, shape resilient communities.

At KBR, we don't just deliver infrastructure—we help shape the environments where communities thrive. As we continue to secure some of the most complex and impactful projects across Australia, we're looking for a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to join KBR Adelaide Team to provide technical leadership and drive excellence across major water and infrastructure programs.

This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role, influence major project outcomes, and work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical specialists.

Position Overview

As a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a strong pipeline of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in South Australia and nationally.

You will lead and review the design of pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, reliable and value-for-money outcomes.

Depending on your experience, you will join at either Senior or Principal level and contribute to technical excellence, client relationships and the continued growth of KBR's Adelaide water business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and technical assurance of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide specialist expertise in water supply, sewerage networks, pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Act as Lead Engineer, Technical Authority or Independent Reviewer for designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Review and assess designs prepared by contractors, consultants and delivery partners, providing practical and risk‑based technical advice.
• Drive innovation and value-for-money outcomes through fit‑for-purpose design, digital engineering and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through to construction support.
• Manage technical risk and ensure high-quality, compliant engineering outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the design and delivery of water supply and/or sewerage infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of the water industry, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing and assessing engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Experience leading or contributing to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with SA Water standards and technical requirements.
• Hydraulic modelling or network analysis experience.
• Experience in design assurance, owner's engineer or technical review roles.

Security Requirements

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance.
• Meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility requirements.

About KBR

At KBR, you'll be part of a global organisation with a strong local footprint delivering projects that matter.

We offer a flexible and supportive culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, and career longevity and a strong pipeline of work with opportunities to grow teams and market presence.

KBR values: We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams.

We invite you to shape tomorrow by applying today!