Principal Structural Engineer

About the role

KBR's Brisbane Infrastructure team is growing and is looking for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead technical work across a diverse portfolio of transport, civil infrastructure and building projects. Reporting to the Queensland Structural Discipline Manager, you will be a senior technical leader who advises on complex structural solutions, works with clients and project teams, and helps drive business growth through proposals and client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects
• Provide technical oversight and review of structural designs, calculations and specifications
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers across the business
• Manage project scope, budgets and delivery outcomes
• Support business development, proposal preparation and client engagement
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across transport, buildings and infrastructure
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities

Required profile

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) and RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain them
• Approximately 15+ years of structural engineering experience in a consulting or infrastructure environment
• Experience across bridges, buildings and/or civil infrastructure projects
• Proven track record of leading project teams and mentoring engineers
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Experience preparing proposals, budgets and project plans is highly regarded

Required skills

• Structural analysis and design using tools such as SpaceGass, RAPT and/or Strand7
• Proposal preparation and budgeting

What we offer

• Technically challenging projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence