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With major project wins in Melbourne’s Rail Transport sector on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations contracts, as well as ongoing work with on North West Program Alliance this role offers the chance to influence some of the most high-profile infrastructure programs in Australia and help shape the face of Melbourne for generations to come\nYou’ll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver complex secondary and protection designs for substations and HV networks. This role will see you collaborating with talented colleagues across the country while contributing to projects that will reshape transport and energy infrastructure across Melbourne and beyond.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nLead HV substation secondary design, including protection, control, SCADA, and AC/DC systems. (1kV-132kV+).\nUndertake analytical power system studies, including:Protection coordination\nLoad flow\nShort-circuit analysis\nArc flash hazard assessments\n\nDevelop protection system drawings, SLDs, functional schematics, wiring diagrams and control logic.\nCalculate CT/VT sizing and burden requirements based on system parameters.\nPrepare protection relay settings and produce detailed settings reports.\nSelect protection relays and develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements.\nWork closely with Primary, SCADA, E&B and project delivery teams to produce integrated substation designs.\nCoordinate with clients, utilities, contractors and suppliers throughout design and delivery.\nProvide mentoring, technical guidance and training to junior engineers.\nSupport proposals and bid development across multiple market sectors.\nLead the design and checking, quality assurance and standards compliance.\nSupport the sustainable growth of the team.\nIdentify new opportunities to work with new clients.\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor of Electrical Engineering accredited by the Washington Accord (or recognized equivalent by Engineers Australia )\nChartered Engineer / CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV (or ability to attain it is required)\nProven consulting/design experience delivering for Transport clients.\nProven experience leading teams on complex projects.\nStrong technical depth in:Protection and control design\nAC/DC auxiliary systems\nSCADA systems\nSecondary systems studies\n\nMTM Accreditation (Designer/Checker) - or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.\nExperience with DNSPs/TNSPs - highly desirable.\nFamiliarity with protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider).\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.\nStrong organisational and project-management capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nExperience in client-facing roles, with the ability to provide robust advice and clear communication\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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