Title: Senior/Principal Designer (Heavy Machinery)
KBR is expanding our national capability and we're looking for a Senior / Principal Designer (Heavy Machinery) to join our Adelaide team to support the delivery of complex engineering solutions across industrial and defence sectors.
If you enjoy working across multidisciplinary projects, leading technical design outcomes, and operating in a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment — we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of heavy machinery systems, including conveyors, cranes, and material handling equipment
Develop and review 3D models and detailed drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D (essential)
Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, codes, and project requirements
Coordinate design inputs across multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, structural, and electrical
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and drafters
Review and interpret engineering specifications, vendor data, and technical documentation
Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and constructability reviews
Support client engagement, technical discussions, and project coordination meetings
Assist with site activities, including inspections and technical verification where required
Skills & Experience Required
8+ years' experience in design and drafting, with a focus on heavy machinery systems
Proven experience designing conveyors, cranes, or similar mechanical/industrial equipment
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D (mandatory)
Experience with additional CAD tools such as Revit (advantageous)
Demonstrated ability to lead design activities and coordinate across disciplines




Strong understanding of engineering standards, compliance, and safety requirements
Ability to operate effectively in complex, multidisciplinary project environments
Clear communicator who builds strong relationships and thrives in a team-focused culture
Security & Eligibility Requirements
Australian Citizenship (mandatory)
Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance
Willingness to work on Defence-related projects in line with security protocols
About KBR
At KBR, we deliver real solutions with real impact — from national Defence programs to critical infrastructure projects.
You'll join a supportive, people-first environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate.
Work on high-profile industrial and defence projects.
Industry-recognised technical leadership and expertise.
Flexible working arrangements.
Strong wellbeing and team culture.
Clear pathways for leadership or technical advancement.
KBR is renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes, underpinned by our collaborative approach and "One Team" philosophy.
KBR values
Our KBR Values– We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams.
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 robust, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.
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