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(EOI) Engineering Lead

Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2099058 Posted Date 12/13/2024
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Perth, Western Australia
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Title:

(EOI) Engineering Lead

Title:

(EOI) Engineering Lead

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.  

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.   

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. 

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers. 

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. 

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR. 

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force. 

Learn more about our business here. 

The Opportunity:

KBR is currently undertaking Expression of Interest applications for an Engineering Lead for various Maritime Programs in our Capability Sustainment and Modernisation operational unit.

You will be responsible for the delivery of Engineering Services and will plan, prioritise, coordinate, and direct engineering support services across numerous functional areas / engineering disciplines.

The Engineering Lead will hold a SQEP Engineering Delegation and execute risk based technical advice on sustainment activities in support of the Principal Engineer on the Products Being Supported.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Ensure delivery of engineering support services in accordance with the requirements of the contract
  • Provide expert engineering advice, subject matter expertise, and decision support to Defence executives, managers, staff, and industry partners
  • Exercise technical oversight and assurance over all engineering activities via the lifecycle of systems engineering, configuration control, and material support processes
  • Provide governance of technical certification of systems including compliance with standards, specifications and regulations
  • Manage the required systems engineering lifecycle services including requirements determination, integration, verification and validations, test and evaluation, and safety
  • Conduct integrated planning, scheduling, risk management and estimation of engineering activities
  • Mentor and advise fellow engineers to achieve milestones and objectives
  • Maintain financial awareness of budget and expenditures
  • Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with all staff and stakeholders

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering (within a relevant discipline)
  • Strong Maritime background
  • Extensive experience in undertaking and managing designs within Defence or related technical industry (CASG/Defence/Defence Industry)
  • Experience in taking responsibility for engineering decisions within a complex regulatory framework
  • Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills
  • Project management qualifications/experience desired
  • The ability to gain and maintain a NV-1 minimum Australian Government Security Clearance

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Income protection

· Corporate rewards

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.

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