Title:
Principal Drainage Engineer
KBR is proud to be thePrincipal Design Partneron theNorth WesternProgram Alliance (NWPA)—a long‑standing partnership between the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), Metro TrainsMelbourne,KBRand John Holland.
Established in 2017, NWPA has delivered approximately$3 billionin major transport infrastructure for Victoria. Building on this success, LXRP has awarded the alliance afive‑year extension, providing a strong, sustainable pipeline of complex rail and transport projects across Melbournethrough to2027.
Current and upcoming works includeMelbourne Airport Rail – Stage 1, theRuthven and Seaford level crossing removals, and multiple viaduct‑style bridge projects, with further major projects already in development.
With Victoria’s transport sector continuing to grow, NWPA offers a rare opportunity to work oncity‑shaping infrastructurewithin a high‑performing, collaborative alliance environment.
At KBR and NWPA, we aim to berecognisedas“the place to be”—for capability,cultureand career development.You’llbenefitfrom:
Ahybrid working model, with the flexibility to work from home, our Melbourne office, or project sites
As NWPA continues to expand, we are seeking an experiencedPrincipal Drainage Engineerto provide technical leadership across complex multidisciplinaryinfrastructure projects.
While yourinitialfocus will be with NWPA, this is apermanent role with KBR, offering long‑term career opportunities on iconic infrastructure projects across Australia.
As aPrincipal Drainage Engineer, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering some of Victoria’smost complex and high‑profile transport projects.
You will act as theDrainage Leadon major multidisciplinary programs, taking ownership of technical direction, leading design development, and navigating complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, innovative drainage solutions across road and rail environments.
You will provide high‑level technical leadership, mentor engineers at all levels, and work closely with clients and alliance partners to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards ofquality, safety,costand schedule.
You are an experiencedPrincipal Drainage Engineerwith deep technicalexpertiseand a proventrack recordof leading drainage design on major civil infrastructure projects. You thrive in complex environments, bring clarity to multidisciplinary teams, and confidently guide both technical outcomes and people.
Our values define how weoperateand how we support our people:
We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, and We Are a Team of Teams.
As you focus on leading high‑impact engineering solutions, we ensure you have the support, flexibility, and autonomy you need to thrive. Enjoy hybrid working options, family‑friendly arrangements, and a culture built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration.
At KBR,you’llwork alongside some of the industry’s most respected experts with the support of a globalorganisation—and the connected, supportive feel of a local team. Here,you’renot just part of the business;you’reintegral to shaping its future.
KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
