Senior Designer - Mechanical in Location Adelaide, South Australia

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Senior Designer - Mechanical

Are you a skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Designer ready to make an impact on nationally significant infrastructure?

Join our Adelaide team and be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group delivering complex defence projects that shape Australia’s future. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical and water infrastructure, surrounded by supportive professionals who value your expertise and encourage your growth.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting major defence infrastructure projects. You’ll be part of a high-performing team of engineers and designers across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, civil, and structural disciplines. Your work will directly influence project efficiency, cost containment, and operational success.

You’ll use your 2D and 3D CAD skills to develop and document designs, translating engineering intent into detailed models and drawings. With a strong foundation in mechanical and water infrastructure, you’ll contribute to the design of pumping systems, pipelines, water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and drainage, and chemical storage and dosing systems.

This role also includes mentoring junior designers and drafters and collaborating closely with peers and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document mechanical designs using 2D and 3D CAD applications.

• Translate engineering intent into accurate models and drawings.

• Apply standards, internal design guidance, and previous designs to your work.

• Assist in the design of complex infrastructure projects involving mechanical plant and equipment.

• Prepare and self-check detailed design drawings and models.

• Liaise with engineers and peers to review and present design work.

• Provide guidance and technical support to junior team members.

• Work within project budgets and KBR’s quality management system.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Associate Degree, Diploma, or equivalent para-professional qualification in Design or Engineering.

• Proven experience in infrastructure design, ideally gained within consulting environments.

• Strong background in mechanical engineering drafting and design, with at least 5 - 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with GIS and survey data for concept and preliminary design.

• Ability to perform simple calculations using standards, codes, and internal procedures.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Candidate must hold Australian Citizenship.

• Applicants must meet eligibility criteria to work on defence related projects involving sensitive technologies.

Why Join Us?

At KBR, we’re committed to creating a workplace that supports your professional and personal wellbeing. Some of the benefits available include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.

• Ability to purchase additional leave, giving you more time for what matters most.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

• A supportive and collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

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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