Title:
Principal Pavement Engineer
We are seeking a Principal Pavement Engineer to be based in Brisbane who will play an instrumental part in building our pavement engineering capability.
Reporting to our Civil Discipline Manager, you’ll bring your technical expertise to the design and delivery of durable, high-performing pavement solutions across a range of transport and infrastructure projects. Whilst you will be predominantly involved on QLD projects you will also have the opportunity to support interstate projects.
The role will be technically focused, where you will positively influence project outcomes, drive innovation, implement new and emerging technology, provide mentorship, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
What you will bring
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Providing both technical leadership and technical advice on pavement design as part of the temporary works and permanent works design development throughout the project lifecycle from concept design, detailed design through to construction phase services and asset management;
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Developing and producing flexible and rigid pavement thickness designs, rigid pavement detailing and jointing layouts, pavement interface and edge detailing, subsurface drainage details and plans;
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Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
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Working in collaboration with other design teams and disciplines to ensure the integrity and quality of the overall design;
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Meeting project deadlines and ensuring that commitments and expectations are met;
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Coordinating pavement designs with project teams working across multiple offices;
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Embracing a strong digital work environment and delivery culture;
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Creating sustainable and innovative pavement solutions;
Qualification & Experience:
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Relevant engineering degree or equivalent professional accreditation. Post-graduate qualifications would be an advantage;
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Relevant Australian experience in all forms of pavement design including flexible and rigid pavement types for a range of civil infrastructure projects.
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Expertise in pavement evaluation and rehabilitation design is an advantage but not essential;
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Expertise in pavement materials is an advantage but not essential;
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Passion to drive innovation and improvement in pavement design solutions;
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Ability to lead provide mentorship to up and coming engineers.
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Competent in the use of Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology series;
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Familiarity working on TMR related projects.
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Competent in the use of specialist pavement design software such as CIRCLY
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Experience with other design software such as AutoCAD, FAARFIELD and EverFE would be advantageous;
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Demonstrated involvement in technical societies in the field of pavements would be advantageous;
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Demonstrated technical, commercial and delivery acumen;
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Excellent presentation skills;
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Demonstrated self-management and proven ability to work independently.
About KBR
At KBR Infrastructure Solutions we design and deliver complex infrastructure projects across Water, Transport, Defence, Energy, and resources.
We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value. Providing Sustainable solutions to every project we are involved in is at the core of what we do.
In Australia, KBR Employ over 1200 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth.
At KBR culture is not just a meaningless word. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. A great example of this is the flexibility we offer staff around the working week. Our commitment to this enables you to truly achieve a work/like balance that is tailored for your individual needs.
By joining KBR, you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values right from the top down.
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