Principal Bridge Designer

Principal Bridge Designer

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd is seeking a Principal Bridge Designer to join their high-performing Structural team in Perth WA. This full-time, hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead impactful bridge and transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the WA Structural Discipline Manager, you will function as a technical specialist providing structural engineering services within the transport sector, with a dedicated focus on bridge infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include leading the planning and execution of engineering work, applying sound judgment to complex challenges involving competing design requirements, material constraints, and multi-disciplinary coordination. This position integrates technical leadership, project delivery, and client engagement, with prospects 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 the delivery of MRWA projects, including ETS panel work and inspections.

About You

You are a technically strong and commercially aware Structural Engineer with extensive 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.
• ETS panel and bridge inspection experience is 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. Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work–life balance.
• Career development support, including chartership and professional memberships.
• Access to 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.

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.

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