Senior Electrical Engineer – Defence Building Services

KBR, Inc.; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salaries

Flexible work arrangements

20 Days annual leave + 8 days carry

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to deliver innovative building services solutions for Defence and secure infrastructure projects in Australia.

You will lead electrical design across a multidisciplinary team, mentor junior staff and ensure delivery from concept through commissioning. The role requires deep expertise in electrical building services and a track record in complex facilities, with strong client engagement and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering electrical building services projects, preferably within Defence or government sectors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services systems and Defence infrastructure requirements.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering complex facilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services across Defence and secure infrastructure projects from concept to construction.
• Provide technical leadership for LV power distribution, lighting, standby and emergency power, ICT, security and renewables.
• Act as lead electrical discipline engineer on major projects ensuring compliance with Defence requirements and Australian Standards.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers and graduates to promote engineering best practice.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Defence/government projects

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Mentoring / team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to deliver innovative building services solutions for Defence and secure infrastructure projects in Australia.

You will lead electrical design across a multidisciplinary team, mentor junior staff and ensure delivery from concept through commissioning. The role requires deep expertise in electrical building services and a track record in complex facilities, with strong client engagement and a focus on safety and quality.