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The role would be focusing on LV electrical systems including schematics, equipment layout, lighting, motor control centers and communications systems, SCADA, instrumentation and PLCs.\nYou’ll be a key member of our Water team, who are delivering major capital projects and facility upgrades to water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants for Sydney Water's North West Treatment Hub, Victoria's South East Water, $1.5 billion, 10-year contract awarded to KBR and our ongoing involvement with all major assets from Melbourne Water.\nThis is an opportunity to play a key role mentoring juniors and dealing directly with the client, you will work with diverse teams leading projects across the full asset lifecycle. From strategic planning for our future cities to working with our construction partners to gain the invaluable delivery experience seeing your designs come to life. Your opportunities are limitless in this team at KBR.\nWho are you?\nAs a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water team, you will have previous experience in similar complex plant/industrial environments and have completed design and technical writing. You are driven to deliver outcomes for clients as well as contribute to team success.\nYou will have the following skills and experience:\nHold an accredited Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (or related)\nDesign experience with knowledge of industry standards. strong skills in instrumentation, controls, SCADA and LV design\nAbility to work in engineering and design modelling teams and contribute to project to scope, budget and program.\nPrevious experience gained within industrial, manufacturing, mining, construction or consulting.\nWho are we?\nOur water team offers services across the full water cycle, delivering major pipelines, large pumping stations and advanced water, wastewater, and recycling treatment plants.\nWe address critical water cycle challenges and provide solutions through adopting flexible program delivery models and ongoing asset management programs. We are the market leader in program management consulting, supporting key water utilities to achieve phased savings in capital expenditure, while delivering the best environmental and community outcomes that keep the cost of water bills low for millions of Australian people and businesses.\nAt KBR, we value you - here’s how.\nIndustry leading salaries reviewed annually.\nSalary packaging and Novated leases\nPaid professional membership fees.\nLife/Health insurance discounts\nFlexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)\nEmployee stock purchase plans\nPaid parental leave.\nPersonal Career development plans\nGrowth and promotion opportunities\nHelp shape tomorrow by applying today!\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. 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