Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Adelaide team, delivering complex infrastructure projects across Defence, Water, Resources and Industrial markets. You will lead design packages, mentor junior staff and work on high‑impact projects that shape Australia’s future.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to mechanical engineering design packages for pumping stations, treatment facilities, industrial plants and process systems.
• Define project scopes, develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs, and produce technical specifications.
• Coordinate with construction contractors, support project delivery activities and provide technical guidance to designers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions and drive design innovation.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering detailed design projects in infrastructure, water, resources or Defence environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian engineering standards and ability to work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Australian citizenship, eligibility for Baseline Defence Security Clearance and ITAR eligibility.

Required skills

• Hydraulic modelling and pipe stress analysis.
• Proficiency with CFD, FATHOM, WaterGEMS or CAESAR II software.
• Design of mechanical and hydraulic systems, equipment selection and specification development.