Title: Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer Lead the future of water, shape resilient communities.
At KBR, we don't just deliver infrastructure—we help shape the environments where communities thrive.
As we continue to secure some of the most complex and impactful projects across Australia, we're looking for a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to join KBR Adelaide Team to provide technical leadership and drive excellence across major water and infrastructure programs.
This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role, influence major project outcomes, and work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical specialists.
Position Overview: As a Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a robust pipeline of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in South Australia and nationally.
You will lead and review the design of pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, reliable and value-for-money outcomes.
Depending on your experience, you will join at either Senior or Principal level and contribute to technical excellence, client relationships and the continued growth of KBR's Adelaide water business.




Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Lead the planning, design and technical assurance of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Provide specialist expertise in water supply, sewerage networks, pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
Act as Lead Engineer, Technical Authority or Independent Reviewer for designs, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
Review and assess designs prepared by contractors, consultants and delivery partners, providing practical and risk-based technical advice.
Drive innovation and value-for-money outcomes through fit-for-purpose design, digital engineering and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable standards and regulatory frameworks.
Project Delivery Lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through to construction support.
Manage technical risk and ensure high-quality, compliant engineering outcomes.
Review and assess designs prepared by contractors, consultants and delivery partners.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted technical advisor.
Stakeholder

📌 Senior/Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Adelaide