Principal Designer

Is the future as exciting to you as it is to us? Are you wondering what’s across the tracks? Work on Melbourne’s landmark Suburban Rail Loop East project Senior or Principal Civil Structural Designer KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract.

SRL is a city‑shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 recent homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.

The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit‑outs, rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long‑term performance across SRL East. KBR, alongside WSP as Designer Non‑Owner Participant, is leading comprehensive design services and contributing to alliance management. Our infrastructure design scope includes track, overhead line equipment, drainage and overland flow, civil works, tunnel portals, building structures and services, HV and LV power systems, cable containment, systems integration and safety assurance, ensuring seamless delivery across the corridor.

Opportunity

As part of the Suburban Rail Loop Alliance we are looking for enthusiastic and delivery focused individuals to help deliver the project and keep Victoria moving. During this exciting growth period we have an opportunity for a Senior or Principal Civil Structural Designer to join our team. Our work on the alliance shows a visionary approach to re‑thinking the design of heavy rail infrastructure. Whilst this position will initially join the SRLA,



this is a permanent role with KBR which opens a door to working on other iconic infrastructure projects nationally.

Responsibilities

- Lead aspects of design/drafting within a team of modelers to deliver structural engineering services related to rail and infrastructure projects
- Work cross functionally with digital engineering team, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, civil and other designers and engineers in delivery of major projects
- Coach and train other designers and contribute to building a collaborative environment that encourages and supports high level growth and efficiency

What you will need to succeed

- Excellent communication skills
- A creative approach to thinking
- Design detail focus
- Proficiency in the Bentley software suite, with preference for experience in OpenBuildings Designer
- A demonstrated appreciation for Engineering solutions
- A background in project coordination and stakeholder engagement

Why join KBR?

At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach. With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:

- Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
- Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
- A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported.
- Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
- National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.

Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.

KBR Values

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower,



We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation. 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

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📌 Principal Designer (Melbourne)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Melbourne