Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Join KBR's Water team in Melbourne to design and deliver large‑scale water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations across Australia. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineers, leveraging digital tools and innovative approaches to shape the future of the nation's water infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of major water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Prepare technical reports, designs, drawings, contract documents and specifications.
• Provide guidance to other engineers and maintain client relationships.
• Assist industry leads in strategy development and participate in bid preparation.

Required profile

• Design‑focused Mechanical Engineer with experience in water and wastewater utilities or industrial applications.
• Pragmatic approach to developing constructible solutions and strong commercial acumen.

Required skills

• Mechanical design for water & wastewater treatment plants.
• Pump station design and engineering.
• Technical reporting and preparation of contract documents.

What we offer

• Industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually.
• Flexible work arrangements including start/finish times, remote work and flex time.
• Salary packaging, novated leases, professional membership fees, and insurance discounts.
• Career development plans, promotion opportunities and employee stock purchase plans.