Senior Hydraulic Engineer: Innovative Water & Infrastructure Design

KBR, Inc.; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

20 Days annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Novated leases

Professional membership fees

Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Great office environment

Access to health benefits programs

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to design and coordinate hydraulic systems across diverse projects in Australia. You will lead technical work, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions for defence, buildings and infrastructure sectors.

The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects across NSW, VIC, SA and WA, with a focus on safety, standards compliance and innovative engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Design experience with knowledge of local industry standards and local codes across buildings, infrastructure or defence projects.
• Substantial engineering design experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to work in engineering teams and manage projects to scope, budget and program.
• Exposure to national standards and regulation will be vital.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate hydraulic systems across projects, including potable water, wastewater, stormwater, medical and industrial gases, and liquid fuel systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to designers and developing engineers.
• Contribute to project performance, efficiency and technical excellence across defence, buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering teamwork

Project management

Design experience

Revit

Hydraulic accreditation

Australian working rights

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of mechanical/civil engineering or hydraulic diploma

Tools

Revit

Job description

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KBR, Inc.

Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Hybrid - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Jul 14, 2026

Title:

Senior Hydraulic Engineer

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity:

We are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team and support the design and delivery of diverse and challenging projects across Australia. With a strong focus on defence, buildings and infrastructure, you will work on significant projects throughout NSW, VIC, SA and WA, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of hydraulic systems including potable water, wastewater, stormwater, medical and industrial gases, and liquid fuel systems across commercial, industrial, transport and Defence infrastructure projects. You will apply sound engineering judgement to solve complex design challenges, manage competing requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to designers and developing engineers while contributing to project performance, efficiency and technical excellence. Your expertise will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects and the continued growth of our long-term client partnerships.

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged. As we continue to explore the integration of virtual reality, artificial intelligence and digital engineering technologies, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills, contribute to new ways of delivering projects and help shape the future of engineering design.

Who are you?

As aSeniorHydraulicEngineer inourbuildingsteam, you will have experience indetailed designs,front end engineering design (FEED), consulting or complex engineeringprojects fromthedefence,commercial, education, water, industrial, transportor infrastructure sectors.

You will work with OEMs on productselectionand installationbuthave theability tocustomiseand innovate,delivering unique solutions in challenging environments.Exposure tocondition assessments, data sheets, safety processes, national standards and regulation will also be vital.

You will have the following skills and experience:

Design experience with knowledge oflocalindustry standardsand local codes across buildings, infrastructure or defence projects.

Substantial engineering design experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.

Proven ability to work inengineering teams and manage projects to scope, budget and program.

Advanced skills with Revitarepreferred.

Youhold a hydraulic accreditationor have eligibility to apply for this accreditation.

Hold an accreditedBachelor ofmechanical/civilengineering orhydraulicdiploma.

Full Australian Working Rights and ability to possess Security Clearance

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great office environment with fantastic facilities
• Access to health benefits programs

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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KBR, Inc.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions for the world’s toughest challenges. We do things that matter.

KBR, Inc. provides innovative science, technology, and engineering solutions to address critical global challenges for governments and businesses worldwide.

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