Senior Transport Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days of annual leave per year

Flexible work arrangements

Paid professional membership fees

Employee stock purchase plans

Personal career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Queensland is seeking a motivated Senior Transport Engineer to support the full lifecycle of transport projects. This role involves managing project delivery, fostering client relationships, and contributing to business development strategies. Candidates should have tertiary engineering qualifications and relevant experience in transport engineering. The position offers flexibility, industry-leading salaries, and opportunities for career development, emphasizing a supportive environment and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in large or complex organizations within the transport engineering sector.
• Strong project experience in transport advisory or engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of transport-related technical standards and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal technical teams delivering planning and design projects.
• Identify key clients and maintain proactive communication.
• Support the implementation of Transport Business Action Plan.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Transport engineering standards

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering

Job description

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.

Join KBR and help shape the future of transport in Queensland KBR’s national Transport team is expanding, and we’re looking for a motivated Senior Transport Engineer to support the full lifecycle of planning, bidding, and delivering transport projects across Queensland. This role offers the chance to work with major clients including TMR while contributing to strategic growth across the transport engineering and advisory sector.

If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality outcomes, building strong client relationships, and driving business growth, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will support transport projects from pursuit to delivery, working across internal disciplines and client partners to bring innovative solutions to life. You will help manage defined components of large‑scale projects and support the expansion of KBR’s capabilities in transport engineering and advisory services.

You will also play a part in business development, identifying opportunities, supporting proposal preparation, and contributing to client engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Manage internal technical teams delivering planning and design projects for key transport clients.
• Guide the execution of projects to achieve as‑bid margins and ensure commercial success.
• Monitor WIP, billings, and accounts receivables.
• Implement interventions when projects are not meeting technical, commercial, or customer goals.

Strategy & Business Development

• Support the implementation of KBR’s Transport Business Action Plan and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities within the transport engineering and advisory space.
• Help establish capabilities in areas such as:
• Traffic Impact Assessments
• Intersection Analysis
• Road Safety Auditing
• Safe Systems Assessments

Client Relationship Management

• Identify key clients and support the development of targeted engagement plans.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and long‑term partnerships.
• Update and implement ongoing customer engagement plans for state governments, LGAs, developers, and contractors.
• Assist in achieving revenue targets within the transport engineering market.
• Support the development of pursuit strategies, including partner selection.
• Contribute to tender preparation for transport‑only and multidisciplinary projects.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date information within the opportunity management system.
• Ensure bid costs stay within budget.

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrate leadership in safety and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Champion KBR’s employer value proposition, both internally and externally.
• Work effectively across a matrix organisation to drive performance and project success.

About You

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering.
• Experience working in large or complex organisations within the transport engineering sector.
• Strong project experience in transport advisory or engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of transport related technical standards and engineering software.
• Well‑developed analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• The ability and willingness to travel when required.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for client engagement.

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

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.