Structural Modeller

KBR, Inc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Adelaide is seeking a Structural Modeller/Designer to support a range of defence and infrastructure projects. You will deliver accurate 2D drawings and 3D models from concept to construction, coordinating with engineers, architects and contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will contribute to tender documentation and estimates, maintain model integrity, and support project delivery with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Designer, Drafter or similar role.
• Strong capability in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience documenting structural steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Understanding of structural design and engineering documentation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Producing structural drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Developing and maintaining 3D structural models.
• Assisting with project delivery from concept through to construction.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation and documentation estimates.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors and service consultants.
• Participating in project meetings and implementing agreed actions.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance across deliverables.
• Collaborating with engineers and senior designers to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural drafting

3D modelling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Structural Modeller / Designer – Adelaide, SA – Major Defence & Buildings Projects

Join KBR's growing Buildings & Infrastructure team and play a key role in delivering innovative structural design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. We're seeking a Structural Designer with experience in structural drafting and modelling to support the delivery of high-quality structural documentation from concept design through to construction. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers while continuing to develop your technical capabilities within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

As a Structural Designer, you'll contribute to a broad range of building and infrastructure projects, producing accurate 2D documentation and 3D models while working closely with engineers, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle and play an important role in delivering quality outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing structural drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and Revit
• Developing and maintaining 3D structural models
• Assisting with project delivery from concept through to construction
• Supporting the preparation of tender documentation and documentation estimates
• Coordinating with architects, contractors and service consultants
• Participating in project meetings and implementing agreed actions
• Ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance across deliverables
• Collaborating with engineers and senior designers to achieve project outcomes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as a Structural Designer, Structural Drafter or similar role
• Strong capability in AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience documenting structural steel and reinforced concrete structures
• Understanding of structural design and engineering documentation processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of our defence projects, Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance is required.

Why Join Us?

At KBR, you'll be part of a forward‑thinking team delivering some of Australia's most complex infrastructure projects. We're investing in the future of South Australia — and you'll be at the heart of it. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‑impact work that shapes critical Defence and national infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy in the region. We support flexible work arrangements that promote balance and wellbeing, and ongoing professional development pathways.

KBR Values

Our KBR Values — We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams — reflect our people‑centric culture and the way we work. Our strong organisational culture and genuine focus on our people are key drivers of our success, and we'd love you to be part of that journey.

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KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE 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. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.