Principal Hydraulic Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking an experienced Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead technical design and delivery of hydraulic building services for Defence and secure infrastructure projects across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of hydraulic solutions from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership for systems including potable water, sanitary drainage, trade waste, stormwater, rainwater harvesting and fire services.
• Act as lead hydraulic discipline engineer on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with Defence requirements, Australian Standards and NCC.
• Manage project deliverables, resources, budgets and programme schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Defence clients, stakeholders, contractors and consultants.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations and design documentation.
• Mentor engineers, designers and graduates, fostering best practice.

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering hydraulic building services projects, preferably in Defence or other mission‑critical sectors.
• Proven ability to work within large multidisciplinary teams and manage technical delivery on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of water management principles, resilient infrastructure and Defence infrastructure requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and project management skills.
• Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Hydraulic or Mechanical Engineering; Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or ability to obtain chartership.

Required skills

• Hydraulic building services design (potable water, sanitary drainage, trade waste, stormwater, rainwater harvesting, fire services).
• Knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC and Defence specifications.
• Technical reporting, calculations and design documentation.

What we offer

• Industry‑leading salary reviewed annually.
• 33 days total annual leave (including accrual).
• Flexible work arrangements and remote‑working options.
• Salary packaging, novated leases and professional membership fees.
• Life/health insurance discounts and employee stock purchase plans.
• Paid parental leave and personal career development plans.