Principal Bridge Designer

Title:

Principal Bridge Designer

Looking to take the lead on impactful bridge and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia?

We’re seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our high-performing Structural team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering complex designs, mentoring engineers, and shaping the future of infrastructure across the state.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the WA Structural Discipline Manager, you will operate as a technical specialist delivering structural engineering services across the transport sector, with a strong focus on bridge infrastructure.

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of engineering work, applying sound judgement to complex challenges including competing design requirements, material constraints and multi-disciplinary coordination.

This role combines technical leadership, project delivery and client engagement, with opportunities to contribute to proposals, support business development, and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structural design and analysis for bridge and transport infrastructure projects
• Plan and execute work to meet budget, schedule and quality targets
• Prepare and review design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings
• Mentor and support junior engineers, designers and drafters
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Contribute to proposals, project planning and business development activities
• Support delivery of MRWA projects, including ETS panel work and inspections

About You:

You are a technically strong and commercially aware Structural Engineer with deep experience in infrastructure, particularly bridges, and a passion for mentoring and developing others.

• Degree in Engineering (Structural or equivalent) with 10+ years’ experience (including 7+ years in infrastructure)

• Strong expertise in bridge design and civil infrastructure within a consulting environment
• Solid understanding of MRWA design processes, with ETS panel and bridge inspection experience highly regarded
• Proficient in SpaceGass, STAAD Pro or Strand7
• Ability to independently prepare and check design calculations
• Chartered (CPEng) or able to obtain within 6 months

You also bring:

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders
• Experience supporting project delivery, budgets and proposals
• Confidence working across multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of commercial project environments
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• A proactive approach to mentoring and professional growth

What We Offer:

• Join a collaborative and supportive team where mentorship is valued
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance
• Career development support, including chartership and professional memberships
• Access internal career opportunities across projects and locations
• Paid parental leave and additional leave flexibility options
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects shaping communities across WA

Our KBR Values:

We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams – embody our people‑centric organisation.

Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people, is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

Shape tomorrow by applying today!

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