Title:
Lead Secondary & Protection Design Engineer
Shape the next generation of Australia’s transport & energy infrastructure — from right here in Melbourne.
KBR is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Secondary and Protection Design Engineer to join our expanding national Power team. With major project wins across Melbourne’s transport, utilities and energy sectors — including landmark rail programs such as Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations, along with ongoing delivery for major alliances — this senior role offers the opportunity to influence some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure programs.
As a the Lead Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority across a broad range of power engineering disciplines, including HV/LV systems, substations, networks, distribution systems, and system studies. You will lead engineering teams, shape technical strategy, partner with senior clients, and play a key role in strengthening our national delivery capability.
This is an opportunity to help shape Melbourne’s transport and energy landscape for generations while mentoring and developing emerging engineering talent.
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Provide technical authority across HV/LV electrical systems, substations and network infrastructure (up to132kV+).
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Lead and oversee system analysis and modelling, including:
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Load flow and power quality studies
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Short‑circuit analysis
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Network planning, capacity assessment and system reliability modelling
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Arc‑flash assessments and electrical safety compliance
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Lead development and approval of electrical documentation including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, control logic, design reports and technical specifications.
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Lead and oversee:
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CT/VT sizing and burden requirements based on system parameters.
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Protection relay settings and produce detailed settings reports.
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Selection of protection relays and develop technical specifications aligned with project requirements.
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Guide equipment selection and application for transformers, switchgear, protection devices, auxiliary systems and network assets.
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Ensure seamless integration across disciplines — Primary, Secondary, Earthing & Bonding, SCADA, Civil and Delivery teams — to produce coordinated, constructible designs.
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Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across major transport, energy and infrastructure projects.
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Act as senior technical interface with clients, utilities, rail operators, contractors and suppliers.
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Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, safety‑in‑design workshops and engineering governance.
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Ensure project outcomes meet technical standards, regulatory obligations and stakeholder requirements.
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Mentor, coach and uplift technical capability within the national Power team.
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Support major proposals, bid strategies and client presentations.
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Identify new growth opportunities, markets and partnerships for the Power business.
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Champion innovation, digital engineering tools and continuous improvement across delivery.
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Bachelor of Electrical Engineering accredited under the Washington Accord (or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia).
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Chartered Engineer (CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV) — or ability to attain shortly.
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Extensive experience delivering complex power engineering solutions for transport, utilities, renewables or major infrastructure clients.
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Proven track record as a technical lead or technical authority on multidisciplinary design projects.
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Strong technical depth in HV/LV power system design, Protection & Control, Secondary System studies, AC/DC Auxiliary systems, SCADA Systems, network studies, substations, and electrical infrastructure.
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Experience with DNSPs/TNSPs and/or major rail operators highly desirable.
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MTM Accreditation (Design/Check/Approve) is highly desirable
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Excellent client‑facing communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex scopes, competing priorities and high‑quality outcomes within fast‑paced project environments.
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Commitment to mentoring, professional development and knowledge sharing.
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:
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Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.
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Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.
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A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported.
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Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.
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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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