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Systems EngineerKBR, as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance, is proud to be helping deliver one of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.
SRL is a city-shaping program that will transform how people live, work and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support thriving communities across the city. SRL East, the first stage of the project, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill.
As part of the Linewide Alliance, KBR is delivering critical design services across civil, structural, track, drainage, power, systems and infrastructure disciplines that will support safe and reliable operations of the future rail network.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our growing Systems Engineering, Safety and Assurance team supporting the delivery of this landmark project.
This role offers the opportunity to work across complex rail infrastructure programs, providing systems engineering and assurance expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Working within a multidisciplinary alliance environment, you will contribute to requirements management, systems assurance, safety engineering, verification and validation, and stakeholder engagement activities that support the successful delivery of major transport infrastructure.
As part of KBR's National Systems Engineering Team, you will collaborate with technical specialists, project teams, clients and delivery partners to help deliver innovative, safe and efficient engineering outcomes.
Whilst this position will initially support the Suburban Rail Loop Alliance, this is a permanent role with KBR which opens the door to working on other iconic infrastructure projects nationally.
About You
You are a collaborative and technically capable engineering professional who enjoys solving complex systems challenges and working within multidisciplinary project teams.
You will bring:
- A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Approximately 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Assurance or Safety Engineering within infrastructure, transport or rail environments.
- Experience applying systems engineering principles across the project lifecycle, including requirements management, verification and validation, risk management and assurance activities.
- Knowledge of rail systems, infrastructure delivery methodologies and multidisciplinary project environments.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement, workshops and technical reviews.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, project teams and delivery partners.
- An understanding of safety assurance, hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
- Experience with digital engineering, engineering management systems and assurance tools will be highly regarded.
- Chartered status, or a desire to work towards chartership, will be highly regarded.
Why Join KBR?
At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes through collaboration, technical excellence and a One Team approach.
With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:
- Opportunity to work on iconic Transport, Defence and Energy projects.
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities.
- Access to technical experts and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
- Professional development, mentoring and support towards chartership.
- A supportive, people-first culture where your contributions are valued.
- Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects and alliance delivery models.
Our Values
We Value Our People • We Deliver • We Are People of Integrity • We Empower • We Are a Team of Teams
Join a team where your expertise is respected, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to shaping Australia's future infrastructure.
Help shape tomorrow by applying today.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Approximately 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Assurance or Safety Engineering within infrastructure, transport or rail
- Experience applying systems engineering principles across the project lifecycle including requirements management, verification and validation, risk management and assurance activities
- Knowledge of rail systems, infrastructure delivery methodologies and multidisciplinary project environments
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement, workshops and technical reviews
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, project teams and delivery partners
- Understanding of safety assurance, hazard identification and risk assessment processes
- Experience with digital engineering, engineering management systems and assurance tools
- Chartered status, or desire to work towards chartership
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.
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