Utilities Designer

Utilities Designer

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people. We're known for our collaborative "One Team" culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes. We're looking for a Utilities Designer to join our growing infrastructure team and contribute to the planning, design and coordination of utility services across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary specialists and play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable and high-quality utility solutions.

The Opportunity

As a Utilities Designer, you will support the delivery of utility and civil infrastructure design solutions across transport, water, energy, defence, urban development and major infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with engineers, project managers and digital engineering teams to develop utility investigations, design documentation, service relocations and protection strategies throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing utility designs, drawings and models for:
  • Water and sewer services
  • Stormwater drainage systems
  • Gas networks
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Telecommunications infrastructure
  • Recycled water and other utility services
• Developing concept, preliminary and detailed design documentation
• Conducting utility investigations and interpreting survey and service information
• Assisting with utility relocation, adjustment and protection designs
• Producing utility layouts, service coordination plans and clash detection assessments
• Supporting design reviews and incorporating client and stakeholder feedback
• Coordinating activities with engineers, designers, drafters and external stakeholders
• Preparing technical reports, design calculations and project documentation
• Participating in utility coordination meetings and technical workshops
• Supporting project delivery to scope, schedule and budget requirements
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, authority requirements and project specifications

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a combination of technical expertise, collaboration and a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Essential Experience in utilities design within engineering consulting, infrastructure or construction environments
• Proficiency with: AutoCAD and Microstation, ideally also Civil 3D
• Knowledge of utility authority standards and requirements
• Strong understanding of utility coordination and clash management
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, survey information and utility records
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Desirable Experience delivering major transport, defence, water or urban infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and digital engineering practices
• Experience using GIS platforms and utility management systems
• Understanding of Austroads and applicable Australian Standards
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

At KBR, we value you - here's how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we're committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

• 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
• Great office environment with fantastic facilities
• Access to health benefits programs

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are a People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.