Electrical Systems Lead

1 month ago


Adelaide, South Australia KBR Full time

Job Overview

KBR is a leading global provider of professional services and technology solutions to the Government Services and Technology, Hydrocarbons, and Infrastructure & Geoservices sectors. As an Electrical Systems Lead at KBR, you will play a critical role in managing and guiding a team of electrical design engineers.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee projects across the KBR Defence and Buildings portfolio, as well as get involved with other market sectors including water and transport nationally. You will lead and mentor the team, providing technical expertise, ensuring project success, and fostering innovation within the team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of electrical systems and components for various projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Take ownership of projects from conception to completion, managing timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
  • Provide technical expertise in electrical engineering, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects.
  • Work closely with other engineering disciplines, architects, and stakeholders to integrate electrical systems seamlessly within the overall project scope.
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of electrical systems, conducting thorough testing and validation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years electrical engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
  • Previous consulting/design/technical experience in the Buildings and/or defence industry as an electrical engineer, including LV, communications/ICT, security, and vertical transport experience. Site infrastructure and HV experience will be highly regarded.
  • Registration as a Chartered Engineer/Chartered Professional Engineer/RPEQ (or the ability to become so within 6 months).
  • Project management and proposal preparation experience, along with the ability to write clearly and fluently about technical subjects or project delivery methodologies.
  • Ability to prepare and verify design calculations using either manual methods or with the aid of computer applications.
  • Exposure to business development and marketing activities would be highly regarded.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is around $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. KBR offers a competitive package of lifestyle benefits that includes family-friendly work hours and an agile working arrangement.



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