Kbr

Infrastructure

SeniorDrainageEngineer

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Drainage Engineer at Kbr. Skills: Drainage design, Project delivery, Team leadership. Lead the delivery of major transport projects. Ownership of drainage design from concept to completion”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver better infrastructure for a better tomorrow; Design smart, sustainable transport solutions; Connect major cities, regions, and remote areas with safer, more efficient movement of people; Design with care for people and the planet; Help communities grow and future cities flourish; Create connected, vibrant places that respect heritage and bring people together; Deliver positive social and environmental outcomes; Leave your impact on our society

Industry & Context.

Infrastructure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects with consultants, contractors, and government agencies, Advanced drainage design skills, Proficiency in modelling software, Knowledge of relevant design codes (Austroads, State Transport Authority guidelines), Chartered Professional Engineer status (or ability to achieve within six months)

What You'll Do.

Lead the delivery of major transport projects

Ownership of drainage design from concept to completion

Shape solutions for roads

and other large-scale infrastructure

Mentor emerging engineers

Manage project delivery to meet quality

and schedule expectations

Build client relationships

and technically robust reports and proposals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead design teams; Collaborative approach; Confidence leading multidisciplinary teams; Team of Teams

Communication Scope

Produce clear, accurate, and technically robust reports and proposals

Process & Methodology

Manage project delivery to meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule expectations

Full Job Description

**Title:** Senior Drainage Engineer ## **Our Purpose** We’re here to deliver better infrastructure for a better tomorrow. We design smart, sustainable transport solutions that support today’s needs and prepare communities for tomorrow’s challenges—connecting major cities, regions, and remote areas with safer, more efficient movement of people. Sustainability guides every project we deliver. We design with care for people and the planet, helping communities grow and future cities flourish. We don’t just improve travel—we create connected, vibrant places that respect heritage and bring people together. ## **The Opportunity** As a **Senior Drainage Engineer** , you’ll lead the delivery of major transport projects across Victoria. You’ll take ownership of drainage design from concept to completion—shaping solutions for roads, rail, and other large‑scale infrastructure. You’ll lead design teams, mentor emerging engineers, and manage project delivery to meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule expectations. You’ll also play a key role in building strong client relationships and producing clear, accurate, and technically robust reports and proposals. This role places you at the forefront of high‑impact projects shaping Australia’s transport networks for decades to come. ## ## **Who You Are** You’re an accomplished **Senior Drainage Engineer** with extensive experience delivering civil infrastructure projects. You bring advanced technical expertise, a collaborative approach, and confidence leading multidisciplinary teams. ### ### **You bring:** * A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) * Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects with consultants, contractors, and government agencies * Advanced drainage design skills and proficiency in modelling software * Strong knowledge of relevant design codes (Austroads, State Transport Authority guidelines) * Chartered Professional Engineer status (or ability to achieve within six months) ## **What We Do** KBR’s I

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