Environmental Engineer

At KBR we are paving the way in how we do things. Creativity, collaboration and excellence are what KBR’s core is made up of. Does this resonate with you?

Are you excited by the thought of working on some of Australia’s largest game changing projects across exciting industries that are helping to shape Australia’s future? Join us on the journey.

We value an inclusive and diverse work environment and are working together to build a culture that embraces each other’s unique strengths and experiences.

Our people are important to us, you are what makes our business successful; therefore we realise it is important to nurture a culture of trust giving you the freedom to step up and take opportunities that will challenge you and push your career to the next level. We will encourage you to work in a way that that suits you and look forward to discussing what you will need to help you be successful.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Environmental Engineer to join the Queensland Water and Environment Group.

It is a fantastic time to join the KBR team as we continue to develop a strong pipeline of diverse, interesting future work for a range of clients and assist in delivery of impactful projects across the country.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide input into environmental engineering assessments, impact assessments, mine and asset closure planning, environmental management plans and other studies and designs
• Provide technical and field task input in environmental disciplines including soil, surface water, groundwater, sediments and water quality in both terrestrial and marine environments
• Assist with environmental engineering designs in the areas of mining, earthworks, solid waste management, water balance design, irrigation and stormwater treatment designs
• Provide environmental input, advice and expertise on studies and engineering projects
• Produce high quality professional deliverables
• Develop environmental solutions in collaboration with other internal/external professionals
• Work cooperatively with a wide range of technical specialists and project managers
• Contribute to proposals and securing new work

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in environmental engineering or other relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience in Engineering (Environmental)
• Achievement of Queensland RPEQ (Environmental / Civil) or progress towards this considered favorably
• Proven capability in professional technical writing in a consulting environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Willingness to travel to carryout field assessments in remote areas
• Manual car license is required and boat license/experience considered favorably. 

Who are you?

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that working together to reach common goals cannot be done without passion and commitment behind them.  We are looking for a technical practitioner with a focus on delivery to join our high performing Water& Environment group. This is a great role with genuine opportunity for growth and we want to attract an individual to support us in delivering excellent environmental outcomes for our projects and our clients across all sectors in which we operate.

About Us

KBR have been established for over 100 years and we pride ourselves on being an innovative and forward-thinking company with a reputation for delivering on some of the most challenging and complex engineering projects in the world.

What we offer

Our KBR FLEX policy is the best in class flexible work arrangement policy, enabling our employees to bring their best to work whilst balancing their wellbeing needs. Work hard, play hard.

Our growing portfolio of projects means our ambitious employees are spoilt for choice for career development opportunities and are supported on their journey through an extensive suite of internal and external training program.

So how do I apply?

If what you've read resonates with your values, experience and career aspiration then we want to hear from you! Just click apply and upload your resume and cover letter.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds, to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.