Principal Structural Engineer

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full-time
Posted Nov 12, 2026

Job description

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As our Brisbane Infrastructure team continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of transport, civil infrastructure and building projects.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a highly respected multidisciplinary team, influencing major projects while mentoring the next generation of structural engineers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Queensland Structural Discipline Manager, you will act as a senior technical leader, delivering complex structural engineering solutions and providing authoritative advice across a range of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with clients, project teams and stakeholders while helping drive business growth through proposal development, client engagement and opportunity pursuit.

Key responsibilities include:

•Leading the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects

•Providing technical oversight and review of structural designs, calculations and specifications

•Mentoring and developing engineers and designers across the business

•Managing project scope, budgets and delivery outcomes

•Supporting business development, proposal preparation and client engagement

•Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across transport, buildings and infrastructure sectors

•Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.

About Yo u

You are a technically strong structural engineer with extensive consulting experience and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

You'll bring:

•A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

•Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) and RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain

•Approximately 15 years' experience in structural engineering within a consulting or infrastructure environment

•Strong experience across bridges, buildings and/or civil infrastructure projects

•Expertise in structural analysis and design using tools such as Space Gass, RAPT and/or Strand7

•Demonstrated experience leading project teams and mentoring engineers

•Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills

•Experience preparing proposals, budgets and project plans will be highly regarded.

Why KBR?

At KBR, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing team where your expertise will shape critical infrastructure projects across Queensland and Australia.

We offer:

•Exciting and technically challenging projects

•Flexible working arrangements

•Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

•A collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence

•The opportunity to influence project outcomes and contribute to the growth of the structural engineering practice

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for the next step in your structural engineering career and want to work with one of Australia's leading engineering consultancies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the infrastructure that connects communities across Queensland and beyond.

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