Job Description
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Title:
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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 environment
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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 team-oriented 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