Title:
Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer
KBR is seeking an experienced Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer to join our expanding national Power team. With major project delivery underway across Melbourne’s transport network — including Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations and the North West Program Alliance — this role offers the opportunity to shape critical safety systems at the heart of Australia’s future transport and energy infrastructure.
As the Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority across a broad range of power engineering disciplines, including HV/LV systems, substations, networks, distribution systems, LFI, EMI and earthing 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 complex studies, including:
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Soil resistivity modelling
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Step & touch potential assessments
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Earthing grid design and optimisation
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Rail traction return and stray current management
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CDEGS Modelling
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Low Frequency Induction assessments
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Electromagnetic Interference assessments
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Lead development and approval of electrical documentation and designs for lightning protection systems, surge protection and equipotential bonding networks.
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Review and approve calculations, earthing layouts, schematics, earthing grid models and installation documentation.
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Review and interpret utility standards, rail safety requirements, and national electrical codes.
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Lead site investigation and conduct testing (Soil Resistivity testing, Current Injection Testing etc…) to support design development
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Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across major transport, Defence, energy and infrastructure projects.
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Act as senior technical interface with stakeholders, 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 (Washington Accord accredited or equivalent).
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Chartered status (CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV) desirable or progressing toward attainment.
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Proven experience delivering EMI, LFI, earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems in rail, substations, utilities or major infrastructure.
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Proficiency in CDEGS / SESShield or similar earthing modelling software.
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Strong understanding of traction return systems, stray current control and metallic asset bonding.
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Experience working with DNSPs/TNSPs or rail operators (e.g., MTM, ARTC, Sydney Metro) 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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