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Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Take the next step in your career and join a diverse, highly skilled team of industry specialists.
Join us today!
We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.
In Australia, KBR employ nearly 1000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.
The Opportunity
As senior member of KBR’s Water team you will have the opportunity to be involved in and provide leadership on a wide variety of challenging projects that expand your skill base and keep you engaged.
You’ll be a key member of our Water team, who has secured a variety of challenging projects. This includes supporting Melbourne Water in delivering better outcomes for the industry, community and environment through its latest Engineering Services Panel. KBR is part of a team (known as Water4Good) that is striving to create a positive legacy through supporting social and sustainable initiatives on projects as well as a number of regional water utility panel positions (including Gippsland Water, Barwon Water, Yarra Valley Water, Southern Rural Water & Goulburn Valley Water).
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for investigations, designs, and documentation for wide-ranging water-related infrastructure works encompassing water and wastewater systems, including pumps, pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated civil engineering works.
You will use your well-developed technical skills to project management engineering tasks, including investigations, and preparation of technical reports, designs and drawings, contract documents and technical specifications.
Other key responsibilities
Manage assigned tasks and project team in terms of defined time, budget, quality and HSE parameters including project outcomes, and meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Prepare written reports as required on projects
Present reports to meetings and other venues as required on project work
Develop technical skills and profession within KBR
Actively maintains and enhances technical reputation and relationships in relevant industry sector
Demonstrate an understanding of client needs and achieve a high level of client satisfaction
Display an appropriate balance of practicality and innovation
Liaise as required with project management and/or client to ascertain needs and provide regular project updates
Lead the preparation of large and small bids and other marketing initiatives
Explore and pursue (as directed) marketing opportunities
Who are you?
We are looking for someone who can provide strong technical leadership and oversight. You will be motivated by achievement, outcome-focused and present professionally and in a friendly manner to peers, clients and Stakeholders. You will have extensive experience in strategic planning and investigation and can produce high-quality reports and proposals.
You will have the following skills & experience;
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil)
Previous experience in a similar senior role in the water sector
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Proficiency in strategic planning and investigation studies, and design for pipelines, pumping stations and treatment plants
Proven ability to prepare high-quality study and design reports and proposals is essential
Familiarity with Victorian water sector authorities and key personnel
Registered Professional Engineer CPEng
Demonstrable contribution to inventions, new designs or techniques which are materially significant in solving important problems.
Who we are
We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.
Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.
Together, we deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow.
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In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, Family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our 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.
Typical benefits include:
Industry leading salaries, reviewed Annually
20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
Salary packaging and Novated leases
Paid professional membership fees
Life/Health insurance discounts
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
End of trip facilities
Employee stock purchase plans
Paid parental leave
Personal Career development plans
Growth and promotion opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion support
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.
KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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