Principal Drainage Engineer

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Melbourne, Australia
Hybrid
Drainage design leadership
Hydrology modelling software expertise
Multidisciplinary project management
As a Principal Drainage Engineer, you’ll play a critical leadership role in delivering some of Victoria’s most complex and high-profile transport infrastructure projects

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Drainage Engineer, you’ll play a critical leadership role in delivering some of Victoria’s most complex and high-profile transport infrastructure projects.
  • You will provide high-level technical leadership, guide design teams, mentor engineers, and oversee project delivery to meet quality, safety, budget, and timeline expectations.
  • KBR offers hybrid working options, family-friendly arrangements, and a culture built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration.

Matching Summary

As a Principal Drainage Engineer, you’ll play a critical leadership role in delivering some of Victoria’s most complex and high-profile transport infrastructure projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drainage design leadership
  • Hydrology modelling software expertise
  • Multidisciplinary project management
  • Road and rail infrastructure experience
  • Technical direction and design development
  • Client advisory and stakeholder influence

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring senior and junior engineers
  • Sustainability focused engineering
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Strategic leadership in infrastructure

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
  • Experience leading drainage design on major infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of Austroads and State Transport Authority codes
  • Experience working with consultants, contractors, and government agencies

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