Senior Drainage Engineer

Senior Drainage Engineer

Full-Time 94500 - 115500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead drainage design and collaborate on major infrastructure projects across Australia.
  • Company: Join KBR, a top-tier infrastructure solutions provider with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and generous leave entitlements.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on transport and infrastructure projects while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, drainage design, and strong problem-solving skills required.

The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.

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

As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and design expertise across the full project lifecycle, from planning and concept development through to detailed design and delivery.

Working within our Civil team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure outcomes for our clients.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading drainage, hydrology and hydraulic design activities across infrastructure projects.
  • Designing stormwater, drainage, pipeline and water infrastructure solutions.
  • Supporting the delivery of road, rail and water projects from planning through to detailed design.
  • Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineers and designers.
  • Reviewing project deliverables to ensure technical excellence and compliance with quality standards.
  • Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
  • Supporting bids, proposals and project planning activities.
  • Managing project priorities, budgets and delivery commitments in collaboration with project leaders.

About You

You are a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and working in collaborative project environments.

You bring a proactive mindset, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Established experience in civil, drainage or water infrastructure engineering within a consulting environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, pipelines or water infrastructure design.
  • Experience delivering transport and infrastructure projects, particularly roads and rail.
  • Strong technical design and problem-solving capability.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or the ability to obtain accreditation.

Why KBR?

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

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

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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Senior Drainage Engineer employer: KBR, Inc.

KBR is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative 'One Team' culture that values and supports its employees in Sydney. With a strong focus on career development, competitive salaries, and flexible work arrangements, KBR provides a unique opportunity for Senior Drainage Engineers to thrive while contributing to major infrastructure projects across Australia. The inclusive environment fosters personal growth and ensures that every team member feels respected and valued, making it a rewarding place to work.

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Contact Details:

KBR, Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Drainage Engineer

Drainage Design
Hydrology
Hydraulic Design
Stormwater Management
Pipeline Design
Water Infrastructure Solutions
Project Lifecycle Management