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KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract. SRL is a city-shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 new homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.

The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit-outs, rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long-term performance across SRL East.

KBR, alongside WSP as Designer Non-Owner Participant, is leading comprehensive design services and contributing to alliance management. Our infrastructure design scope includes track, overhead line equipment, drainage and overland flow, civil works, tunnel portals, building structures and services, HV and LV power systems, cable containment, systems integration and safety assurance, ensuring seamless delivery across the corridor.

This role will initially be a 2 year fixed term contract.

The Opportunity:

As an Engineering Design Coordinator, you will support the delivery of transport infrastructure projects by coordinating design activities between technical teams, clients, stakeholders, contractors and project managers. You will help ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and in alignment with client requirements.

Working alongside experienced project managers and technical leaders, you will be responsible for driving design progress, identifying and resolving project challenges, and supporting the successful delivery of project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design packages across transport infrastructure projects
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and design leads to understand and deliver project requirements
• Monitor design progress and proactively identify risks, issues and potential bottlenecks
• Facilitate design reviews, project meetings and follow-up actions
• Support the preparation of design documentation and project deliverables
• Assist with project reporting including schedule, quality, budget and risk updates
• Coordinate internal teams and external subconsultants to achieve project milestones
• Contribute to procurement, construction and commissioning activities where required
• Maintain a strong focus on client satisfaction and project delivery excellence
• Support project managers in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

About You:

You are a collaborative and proactive engineer who enjoys bringing people together to solve problems and keep projects moving forward.

You will ideally bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 3-7 years' experience within transport infrastructure, civil or multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience working on road, rail, structures, utilities or major infrastructure projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience coordinating design teams and managing interfaces between disciplines
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies and engineering design processes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines
• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
• A passion for delivering innovative and practical infrastructure solutions.

Why join KBR?

At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.

With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:

• Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
• A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported.
• Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
• National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.

Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.

KBR Values:

Our 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. 

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

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