Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

Job summary

KBR in Adelaide is seeking a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical leadership across major water and wastewater projects in South Australia and nationally. You will lead design reviews, mentor teams and collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary groups to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

This role offers opportunities to influence project outcomes, advance digital engineering practices, and grow KBR's water business in Adelaide, with a

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Review and assess designs prepared by contractors, consultants and delivery partners.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Build team capability and support future technical leaders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership

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.

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

• Technical Leadership
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Project Delivery
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  • Review and assess designs prepared by contractors, consultants and delivery partners.
  
  
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  
  
  • Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
  
  
  
  


• Stakeholder & Client Engagement
  
  
  
  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
  
  
  • Represent KBR in client meetings, technical workshops and industry forums.
  
  
  • Support proposals, tenders and business development activities.
  
  
  
  


• People Leadership & Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Mentor and develop engineers across modelling, design, and reporting.
  
  
  • Build team capability and support future technical leaders.
  
  
  • Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
  
  
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across transport, civil, environment, and planning.
  
  
  
  

Skills & Experience Required

You are an experienced engineer with strong technical capability in the planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and a passion for delivering practical, high‑quality engineering solutions.

• 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

Due to the nature of the work undertaken by the team, applicants must:

• 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.

• Work on landmark, city‑shaping projects across transport, water, and urban development.


• Be empowered to lead technically, with the autonomy to influence design and client decisions.


• Collaborate with industry‑leading experts in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment.


• Flexible, supportive culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, and career longevity.


• Strong pipeline of work with opportunities to grow teams, capability, and market presence.

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.