Principal Drainage Engineer

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Complex drainage design
Major civil infrastructure projects
Leading design teams
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 act as the Drainage Lead on multidisciplinary projects—owning the technical direction, leading design development, and navigating complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, innovative drainage solutions across road, rail, and major infrastructure programs.
  • Enjoy 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

  • complex drainage design
  • major civil infrastructure projects
  • leading design teams
  • client advisory
  • transport infrastructure projects

Nice-to-have

  • innovative, scalable drainage solutions
  • shaping the cities of the future
  • sustainability at the forefront
  • culture built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated experience acting as Drainage Lead
  • Advanced design capability and expertise in drainage and hydrology modelling software
  • Strong knowledge of relevant codes and guidelines
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status

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