Opportunity
We support water customers across Australia to provide our communities with the best drinking water and wastewater treatment services, whilst innovating ways to safeguard and secure our country's water supplies, elevating public spaces and enhancing livability.
The Opportunity
To support our existing portfolio of projects, we are looking for an experienced
Principal Mech Piping Designer
for a full-time role with our team in Melbourne. You will have the opportunity to contribute to significant water infrastructure projects via our strong partnerships with water authorities.
You will be a key member of KBR's Water team who, in a joint venture with John Holland, has been delivering Melbourne Water's complex infrastructure projects through major design and construction framework, that will see us supporting Melbourne Water for well over a decade of continuous service.
In addition, the team are delivering major capital projects to South East Water's record $1.5 billion investment as part of a new industry partnership between Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK). The 10-year contract will see ABK plan and deliver major infrastructure upgrades in partnership with Southeast Water as part of a new integrated capital works planning and delivery model.
You would be responsible for using 2D and 3D computer aided design applications to develop and record designs as models and drawings. You will evaluate design intent provided by professional engineers and translate that into the model or drawing.
Additionally, you will assist in the design of larger and more complex assignments that involve conventional plans, investigations, and surveys. Primarily this is for water and wastewater treatment, recycled water plants, chemical dosing plants, pumping, piping, chemical storage, minor structural and civil elements.
Who are you?
We are seeking a candidate who has extensive experience of design within the process/mechanical disciplines on water infrastructure.
You are confident to work with stakeholders across all levels and have a willingness to provide technical assistance and guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
You should be able to deal one on one and facilitate group discussions to foster the level of collaboration required to create an environment for individuals to achieve optimum design (2D/3D) performance.
You will also have the following skills & experience:
Associate degree, Diploma, Associate Diploma of Design or Engineering or similar para-professional level qualification, or equivalent experience.
Previous consulting/design/technical experience on water infrastructure and linear pipeline design as a designer
Extensive experience in the practice of the drafting and design in the general mechanical / process engineering sector using various software, preferably AutoCAD.
Demonstrated understanding of local industry standards and market sector.
Who are we?
KBR's Infrastructure Services Australia
delivers projects nationwide to create a better, more sustainable and technology-enabled future. We partner with customers across transport, water and environment, buildings, defence infrastructure and program management and construction consultancy markets.
We are a diverse team of professionals who provide a wide range of consulting services to private and public sectors, with a focus on sustainability, digital mindset, and delivering projects through the full project lifecycle.
We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to work with technically eminent professionals. Employees may benefit from flexible leave options and competitive benefits.
How to apply
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Why KBR?
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. We employ thousands of people across 33 countries and have delivered numerous large-scale projects.
Perks and benefits include flexible working, competitive salary (including annual reviews), paid parental leave, corporate rewards, salary packaging/novated leasing, health, and career development leave opportunities.
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