Principal Rail Drafter

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia KBR Full time

**Title**:
Principal Rail Drafter

Take the next step in your career and join a diverse, highly skilled team of industry specialists.

Join us today

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR employ nearly 1000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

The Opportunity

To help support our recent project wins and strong pipeline of work we are looking for

a Principal Rail Drafter

with AutoCAD and BIM experience to join KBR. You will work with a talented team of high performing engineers through an exciting growth phase for our business.

As a technical specialist, you will lead the integration of rail drafting services and BIM coordination of other disciples. In addition, you will provide support to junior members of the team.

We place a strong emphasis on collaboration within our local offices and KBR nationally, and as such you will likely work with interstate colleagues on a variety of exciting engineering projects.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar that has experience using AutoCAD and 12D/Open Roads/Civil 3D or Microstation design software to an advanced standard. Some experience with ProjectWise or a keen interest to develop this skill would be highly regarded.

We value a focus on delivery, as well as technical engineering and coordination abilities. Developed design & drafting experience including knowledge and experience of local & Australian standards is also a key requirement for this role and experience working in a Design and Construct, Joint Venture and Alliance environments is highly desirable.

Who we are

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.

Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.

Together, we deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow.

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In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, Family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. 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. 

**Typical benefits include**:
Industry leading salaries, reviewed Annually

20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)

Salary packaging and Novated leases

Paid professional membership fees

Life/Health insurance discounts

Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

End of trip facilities

Employee stock purchase plans

Paid parental leave

Personal Career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion support


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