Job Description
Principal Structural Engineer
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Full time
Burnside: Defence & Buildings Infrastructure
Building on another year of strong growth across Defence and infrastructure programs, KBR is continuing to expand its Adelaide team.
We're seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role, providing technical excellence and engineering direction on complex, high‐profile projects that contribute to Australia's future capability.
The Opportunity
This role sits at the interface of design, construction and assurance, where sound engineering judgement directly impacts safety, capability and project outcomes.
You will act as a senior structural authority, working closely with construction teams, clients and stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and ensure structural works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
As a Principal, you will also play a key role in technical governance, discipline leadership, mentoring senior engineers, and supporting major bids and pursuits, helping shape how KBR delivers defence infrastructure into the future.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior structural engineering leadership across complex buildings and defence infrastructure projects
Act as a senior structural authority, advising on design intent, constructability, sequencing and risk
Review and approve structural designs, shop drawings, construction methodologies, ITPs and temporary works
Resolve complex structural and constructability issues arising during construction
Ensure structural works are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and safety requirements
Work closely with construction teams, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Champion safety leadership and ensure compliance with WHS,



Defence site and regulatory requirements
Represent KBR in client, contractor and regulator meetings
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers, reviewing outputs and supporting development
Contribute to discipline standards, technical assurance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives
Support tenders, proposals and client engagements with senior technical input
Skills & Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia
RPEQ, RPEV or equivalent registration, or willingness to obtain if required
Extensive experience delivering structural engineering services within regulated environments
Strong background in complex buildings and/or defence infrastructure projects
In‐depth knowledge of Australian Standards, construction compliance and assurance processes
Proven ability to exercise authoritative engineering judgement in complex, high‐risk situations
Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior clients and stakeholders
A collaborative mindset with sound commercial awareness
Due to the nature of our defence projects, Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance is required.
Why Join Us?
At KBR, you'll be part of a forward‐thinking team delivering some of Australia's most complex infrastructure projects.
We're investing in the future of South Australia - and you'll be at the heart of it.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high‐impact work that shapes critical Defence and national infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
We support flexible work arrangements that promote balance and wellbeing, and we offer ongoing career development pathways, including support towards Chartered status.
KBR values: We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams.
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