KBR, Inc.

Senior Transport Engineer

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Brisbane • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage internal technical teams delivering planning and design projects for key transport clients.
  • Guide the execution of projects to achieve as-bid margins and ensure commercial success.
  • Monitor WIP, billings, and accounts receivables.
  • Implement interventions when projects are not meeting technical, commercial, or customer goals.
  • Support the implementation of KBR’s Transport Business Action Plan and strategic initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities within the transport engineering and advisory space.
  • Help establish capabilities in areas such as: Traffic Impact Assessments, Intersection Analysis, Traffic Modelling, Road Safety Auditing, Safe Systems Assessments.
  • Identify key clients and support the development of targeted engagement plans.
  • Maintain proactive communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • Assist in achieving revenue targets within the transport engineering market.
  • Support the development of pursuit strategies, including partner selection.
  • Contribute to tender preparation for transport-only and multidisciplinary projects.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date information within the opportunity management system.
  • Ensure bid costs stay within budget.
  • Demonstrate leadership in safety and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
  • Champion KBR’s employer value proposition, both internally and externally.
  • Work effectively across a matrix organisation to drive performance and project success.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering.
  • Experience working in large or complex organisations within the transport engineering sector.
  • Strong project experience in transport advisory or engineering roles.
  • Solid understanding of transport related technical standards and engineering software.
  • Well-developed analytical skills and commercial awareness.
  • The ability and willingness to travel when required.
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for client engagement.
Benefits
  • Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
  • 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)
  • Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
  • Salary packaging and novated leases
  • Paid professional membership fees
  • Life/Health insurance discounts
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Personal career development plans
  • Growth and promotion opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Traffic Impact AssessmentsIntersection AnalysisTraffic ModellingRoad Safety AuditingSafe Systems Assessmentstransport engineeringengineering softwareproject managementanalytical skillscommercial awareness
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunication skillsclient engagementcollaborative team cultureproactive communicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
tertiary qualifications in engineering