Creativity, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of KBR’s vision. Does this resonate with you?
We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experiences.
Our people are important to us, and you will play a key role in contributing to the success of our business. We believe in empowering our employees, nurturing development within a culture of trust. We are looking for someone that is willing to step up and build upon opportunities. We will encourage and empower you to work in a way that suits your style and look forward to discussing the ways in which we can build success.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV Power Lead to join our team in Adelaide, working on a large, high-profile Defence project of national significance.
This is a key role in the business and a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next big step in their career with a global market leader, working with a very talented team of high performing engineers through an exciting growth phase for our business.
You will be responsible for leading a team of electrical engineers in producing technical work packages and documentation in accordance with the clients’ requirements and respective design standards. You will manage, control, and coordinate the programme of design works to time, scope and budget, ensuring all safety, quality, regulatory and environmental requirements are met. Part of the role is to develop the engineers competence in areas of design and regulatory requirements that are new to the Defence industry in Australia.
Who are you?
To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrated experience of leading teams
Professional experience in design of AC Power substations.
Ability to conduct technical checking and verification of design packages
Prior experience of Defence projects (preferred)
Working knowledge of AS/NZS and Defence electrical design standards and practices.
Working knowledge of electrical design software: ETAP, CYMCAP, PowerCad or similar.
A degree in Electrical Engineering or similar to allow eligibility for membership to the Institution of Engineers Australia in the category of Chartered Professional Engineer.
Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex technical and operational problems and issues.
Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to achieve agreed targets and timelines using effective teamwork and delegation.
What we do
KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional consulting services to private and public sector clients to deliver projects of any size in both urban and remote environments in transport, water and environment, buildings, defence infrastructure and program management consultancy. Our workforce of over 750 is technically and geographically diversified to match the characteristics of our principal markets and has the capability to service our clients’ requirements through all phases of project development and implementation.
IS Australia overview brochure: https://www.kbr.com/document/8281/
At KBR, we value you – here’s how.
While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.
We can offer you flexible and family friendly working arrangements including flexibility with hours as well as your work location. You will receive ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with technically eminent professionals. Employees of KBR may benefit from up to 8 additional hours of accrued flexible leave every 4 weeks.
KBR has all the benefits of a global organization with a local company feel. You’ll get to know everyone in the Australian business and won’t just be a number.
See what life at KBR looks like from our employees here: https://vimeo.com/601130221
Learn more about life at KBR: https://www.kbr.com/document/8291/
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
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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.
