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With major work across Melbourne’s transport network - including SRL Linewide and Stations, and the North West Program Alliance - this role provides the opportunity to deliver high-impact engineering outcomes on city-shaping programs.\nAs a Senior Primary Lead, you will work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams to deliver substation layouts, equipment specifications and integrated HV primary designs. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers nationwide and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage infrastructure.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nTechnical Delivery\nDeliver HV substation primary design (11kV-220kV+) including layouts, sections, equipment placement and GA drawings.\nPerform equipment selection for transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, busbars, surge arresters and earthing systems.\nSupport insulation coordination, short-circuit duty checks and HV equipment ratings.\nDevelop and review earthing designs, lightning protection layouts and clearances.\nEnsure compliance with standards, client requirements and rail/delivery frameworks.\nCoordination & Collaboration\nWork closely with Secondary, SCADA, E&B and project delivery teams to ensure integrated designs.\nCoordinate with clients, utilities and suppliers during design and construction phases.\nSupport design reviews, constructability assessments and safety-in-design workshops.\nLeadership & Growth\nProvide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers.\nContribute to bid development and proposal support across sectors.\nAssist with continuous improvement of standards, tools and engineering processes.\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor of Electrical Engineering (Washington Accord accredited or equivalent).\nChartered status desirable (or progression toward CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV).\nProven experience delivering HV substation primary engineering within consulting, rail or utilities.\nStrong technical skills in layouts, equipment specification, earthing and HV design.\nExperience with DNSPs/TNSPs highly desirable.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.\nAbility to manage multiple design tasks and deadlines.\nWhy join KBR?\nAt KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes - driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.\nWith nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:\nAccess to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.\nGenuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.\nA collaborative, people-first culture where you are valued and supported.\nFlexible work arrangements and work/life balance.\nNational career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.\nJoin a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.\nKBR Values:\nOur KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.\nOur culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.\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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