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SalaryTitle: Technical Lead - Transmission & Distribution
Creativity, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of KBR’s vision. Does this resonate with you?
We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experiences.
Our people are important to us, and you will play a key role in contributing to the success of our business. We believe in empowering our employees, nurturing development within a culture of trust.
We are looking for someone that is willing to step up and build upon opportunities. We will encourage and empower you to work in a way that suits your style and look forward to discussing the ways in which we can build success.
The Opportunity
In the role of Technical Lead for Transmission & Distribution, you will be accountable for providing Technical Leadership and direction to project teams. Your responsibilities also include enhancing the technical skills of the electrical team through support and training, particularly in the field of transmission line design.
You will operate under the general guidance of the National Electrical Lead, serving as the primary contact for transmission and distribution technical matters encompassing design, scoping, budgeting, and project oversight from feasibility to detailed design phases.
As the Technical Lead you will need to demonstrate extensive experience in the design and management of transmission and distribution projects in Australia. Managing, coordinating, and administering engineering, procurement; planning of construction, construction phase support, commissioning, and project closeout.
Who are you?
The Key Technical and Management Skills for this role:
Tertiary qualifications at degree level in electrical engineering or relevant discipline
Minimum 15-20 years of experience in transmission and distribution sector
Extensive experience in relevant infrastructure project development and delivery
Subject Matter Expert in Transmission & Distribution
Leadership experience in leading and managing design and development teams
Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation highly regarded
Well-connected in the utilities and renewable energy zone (REZ) space with a strong professional network
The ability to support business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities within the transmission lines and REZ sector to support KBR’s business development
Experience with building and maintaining strong relationships with key stake holders to ensure client satisfaction and project success
Experience with developing relationships, partners, and government entities in new markets
What we do
KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions Australia business offers a wide range of professional consulting services to private and public sector clients to deliver projects of any size in both urban and remote environments in transport, water, resources, energy, environment, buildings, defence infrastructure and program management consultancy. Our workforce of over 1000 is technically and geographically diversified to match the characteristics of our principal markets and has the capability to service our clients’ requirements through all phases of project development and implementation.
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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.
We can offer you flexible and family friendly working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your work location. You will receive ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with technically eminent professionals. Employees of KBR may benefit from up to 8 additional hours of accrued flexible leave every 4 weeks.
KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel. You’ll get to know everyone in the Australian business and won’t just be a number.
See what life at KBR looks like from our employees here: https://vimeo.com/739847503
Learn more about life at KBR: https://www.kbr.com/document/8291/
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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.
