Principal Structural Engineer (Bridges) — Melbourne, Melbourne Region

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Title: Principal Structural Engineer (Bridges) KBR is proud to be the Principal Design Partner on the  North Western  Program Alliance (NWPA)  a long‑ standing partnership between the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro Trains Melbourne,  KBR  and John Holland.  Established in 2017, NWPA has successfully delivered around  $3B worth of transport infrastructure  for the state and its communities. Off the back of this success, LXRP has awarded us a further  five-year extension , giving our team a strong and sustainable pipeline of major transport projects across Melbourne  through to  2027.  With Victoria’s transport sector booming, joining KBR to work on NWPA is an exciting next step in your career.  You’ll  help shape the community through city‑defining projects including  Melbourne Airport Rail – Stage 1 , and the  Ruthven and Seaford level crossing removals , with more diverse projects already in development. These alone include  six major viaduct‑style bridge designs , alongside a robust future program.  At KBR and NWPA, our goal is to be  recognised  as  “the place to be.”  This is reflected in the way we work and support our people:  Opportunities to grow and diversify through collaboration with engineering, digital, stakeholder engagement,  construction  and more.  A truly collaborative, no‑blame culture focused on solving challenges together.  Genuine support around workloads and wellbeing.  Access to internal and external development programs, including our  101 training  series.  A flexible hybrid working model—work from home, our head office, or project sites.   The Opportunity  As NWPA continues to grow,  we’re  looking for passionate, delivery‑focused professionals to help keep Victoria moving. We now have an opportunity for a  Principal Structural Engineer  to join our team.  You’ll  contribute to our bold, future‑focused approach to heavy rail infrastructure design. While  you’ll  begin your journey with NWPA, this is  a  permanent role within KBR , open ing doors to iconic infrastructure projects across Australia.  Key Responsibilities  In this role, you will:  Plan,  schedule  and deliver structural engineering designs, adapting techniques and standards to suit complex challenges.  Manage intricate design elements, including conflicting requirements, unconventional materials, and high‑coordination scenarios.  Ensure all commercial, cost,  safety  and legal considerations are integrated into design specifications.  Mentor and guide junior engineers,  designers  and drafters.   What  You’ll  Bring  We’re  looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and  extensive  experience in infrastructure projects—ideally within a multidisciplinary environment. You will also bring:  Strong communication  and stakeholder engagement skills  Creative and innovative thinking  Attention to design detail  A passion for engineering solutions  Experience coordinating across project teams   Why KBR?  At KBR, we are committed to  social and environmental sustainability , and to  delivering  projects with a  digital‑first, innovation‑driven mindset . Our people seamlessly integrate with customer teams to create  lasting , positive impact for communities and the environment.  Together,  we deliver infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Beyond exciting projects, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your career,  lifestyle  and wellbeing. Our culture—and the genuine value we place on our people—is central to our long‑term success, and  we’d  love for  you to be part of it.  Our Benefits Include:  Industry‑leading salaries, reviewed annually  Time‑in‑lieu arrangements and the ability to earn extra leave  Flexible work options (start/finish times, WFH, flex time)  Project incentive schemes  Structured development and progression plans  Paid parental leave  Salary packaging and novated leases  Supportive Diversity & Inclusion initiatives   Help shape tomorrow by applying today!  Don’t  miss out on  this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.   KBR recognizes it can be challenging to balance work and life. We pride ourselves on offering a range of flexible working options that  enables  our people to deliver exceptional outcomes.   LI-DNP LI- DNI  S-DNI Â