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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.

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KBR

KBR is an engineering, science and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering government services, defense and space mission support, process technology licensing and engineering for energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it works across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, and in September 2025 announced the spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. It hires process, piping, instrumentation, structural and HSE engineers, project and construction managers, logistics and commercial specialists, and finance, tax and IT staff.

Title:

Senior Roads Engineer

Who we are?

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.

As our project pipeline continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Sydney team and play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a strong focus on transport and infrastructure programs including roads, rail and water projects, while contributing your expertise in drainage, hydrology and hydraulic design.

The Opportunity

This role is within the Civil Group providing engineering services to the Transport and Water Markets delivering projects including roads, rail and water infrastructure.

Responsible for study, design, specification and services of pipelines, drainage, underground utilities, hydrology/hydraulics, water treatment, distribution, wastewater collection and raw water supply, and other civil engineering works. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.

This position reports to the NSW Civil Transport Manager and applicable Team Lead/s.

SCOPE:

  • Work independently to complete the planning, design and execution of projects that meet or exceed client expectations, are within the agreed budget, and are delivered on or ahead of schedule and with minimal risk to the health and safety of people and the environment
  • Demonstrating strong understanding of client needs and achieve a high level of satisfaction
  • Provide direction, mentoring and support to bid teams and project staff
  • Supervise project staff and review deliverables to ensure compliance with technical and quality assurance standards
  • Assist the Sales Leader to develop business opportunities
  • Monitor costs on an ongoing basis and do not allow them to exceed the predetermined and approved budget costs
  • Develop and maintain client relationships and industry knowledge
  • Prepare technically sound, well written and easily understood proposals and reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • B. Engineering or equivalent with established industry consulting experience across infrastructure projects
  • Design and practical experience in an operating environment (either maintenance or construction)
  • Strong technical design ability specifically pipeline and water infrastructure design.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of commercial arrangements and relationships
  • Strong practical knowledge of and commitment to health and safety
  • Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation

Why KBR?

https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/who-we-are

This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR's success in delivering major Defence, Transport and Infrastructure projects.

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

· Life/Health insurance discounts

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Paid parental leave

· 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.

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