Job Description

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Title:

Principal Bridge Designer n

Looking to take the lead on impactful bridge and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia?

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We’re seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our high-performing Structural team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering complex designs, mentoring engineers, and shaping the future of infrastructure across the state.

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The Opportunity:

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Reporting to the WA Structural Discipline Manager, you will operate as a technical specialist delivering structural engineering services across the transport sector, with a strong focus on bridge infrastructure.

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You’ll lead the planning and delivery of engineering work, applying sound judgement to complex challenges including competing design requirements, material constraints and multi-disciplinary coordination.

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This role combines technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement, with opportunities to contribute to proposals, support business development, and mentor junior team members.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Deliver structural design and analysis for bridge and transport infrastructure projects
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- Plan and execute work to meet budget, schedule and quality targets
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- Prepare and review design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings
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- Mentor and support junior engineers, designers and drafters
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- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
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- Contribute to proposals, project planning and business development activities
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- Support delivery of MRWA projects, including ETS panel work and inspections
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About You:

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You are a technically strong and commercially aware Structural Engineer with deep experience in infrastructure, particularly bridges, and a passion for mentoring and developing others.

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- Degree in Engineering (Structural or equivalent) with 10+ years’ experience (including 7+ years in infrastructure)
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- Strong expertise in bridge design and civil infrastructure within a consulting setting
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- Solid understanding of MRWA design processes, with ETS panel and bridge inspection experience highly regarded
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- Proficient in SpaceGass, STAAD Pro or Strand7
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- Ability to independently prepare and check design calculations
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- Chartered (CPEng) or able to obtain within 6 months
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You also bring:

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- Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders
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- Experience supporting project delivery, budgets and proposals
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- Confidence working across multi-disciplinary teams
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- Sound understanding of commercial project environments
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- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
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- A proactive approach to mentoring and professional growth
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What We Offer:

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- Join a collaborative and supportive team where mentorship is valued
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- Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance
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- Career development support, including chartership and professional memberships
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- Access internal career opportunities across projects and locations
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- Paid parental leave and additional leave flexibility options
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- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
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- Work on meaningful infrastructure projects shaping communities across WA
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Our KBR Values:

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We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams – embody our people‑centric organisation.

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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.

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Shape tomorrow by applying today!

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📌 Principal Bridge Designer (Perth)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Perth