Kbr

Water, Defence, Energy and Resources

SeniorMechanicalEngineer

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kbr. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Detailed design, Project management, Client relations, Technical oversight. Assist in defining the scope of works for various projects. Prepare concept, preliminary, and detailed designs of mechanical and hydraulic systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Contributing to quality engineering; Contributing to client relationships; Contributing to technical oversight; Contributing to the commercial success of the business unit; Shaping the future of Australia; Driving technical excellence; Guiding and developing junior engineers; Delivering projects; Leaving impact on our society

Industry & Context.

Water, Defence, Energy and Resources
Eligibility Requirements

Australian citizenship, Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline Defence security clearance, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligible, Comply with US Department of Defence regulations, Access to critical design information is only available to ITAR eligible personnel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Accredited Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Engineering design experience with knowledge of industry standards, Proven ability to work in engineering, and design modelling teams, working directly with clients, and manage projects to scope, budget and program, A Chartered Engineer (CPEng) credential from Engineers Australia or the ability to obtain chartership, Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a baseline Defence security clearance, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligible

Nice to Have

Hydraulic modelling or pipe stress analysis experience (e. g. CFD, FATHOM, Watergems, CAESAR II), Experience with cranes and/or heavy machinery

What You'll Do.

Assist in defining the scope of works for various projects

and detailed designs of mechanical and hydraulic systems

Prepare specifications

Select materials and components

Coordinate works with construction contractors

Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers

Provide technical oversight to the design of assets across all project stages

Work as part of large multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly coordinated infrastructure documentation

Develop standard products and design tools to drive technical excellence and design efficiencies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with a diverse team of talented people; Work as part of large multi-disciplinary teams; Work in engineering, and design modelling teams; Working directly with clients; Genuine collaboration across the business

Process & Methodology

Manage projects to scope, budget and program

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