Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer

KBR Technical Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is looking for a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical leadership on major water and wastewater projects across South Australia and nationally. The role involves leading design reviews, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring practical, compliant outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to technical leadership and governance, and drive continuous improvement in design and delivery across SA water programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the design and delivery of water supply and/or sewerage infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of water industry infrastructure including pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and technical assurance of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and drive value-for-money outcomes.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Mentor and develop engineers across modelling, design, and reporting while fostering a high-performance culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

Title: Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer

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

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.

You will bring:

• 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.

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 opportu