Job Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services, Adelaide

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Are you a Principal Mechanical Building Services professional who enjoys leading a diverse team and applying your hands-on industry expertise?

Do you have an extensive and broad experience base across the mechanical building services discipline?

Are you well-organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively?

KBR has been awarded several design services contracts for the delivery of infrastructure to support Australia's new nuclear-powered submarine capability. We are seeking a Principal Mechanical engineer based in Adelaide, to take a lead role in delivering this work.

Position Overview
As the Principal Mechanical Engineer (Building Services) you will provide a leadership role to support the delivery of HVAC engineering for projects both locally and nationally. You will have experience in detailed design, consulting or complex engineering projects from the buildings sector and can work on a wide variety of challenging projects. The broad mix of projects and customers will see you working on a diverse scope from building HVAC, industrial gases and industrial ventilation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the building services mechanical project team on large scale projects.

• Organise, execute, coordinate, mentor and coach the team and undertake complex engineering tasks

• Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes

• Be involved in all aspects of design such as contributing to and performing designs, preparing specifications

• Operate within KBR’s quality management system

• Discuss and negotiate critical issues within the discipline both internally and with external stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required

• Hold an accredited Bachelor of mechanical engineering or equivalent recognised discipline

• Significant practical design experience with knowledge of local industry standards and local codes

• Solid experience of leading a multi-disciplinary project team and the ability to mentor and develop team members

• Experience in preparing and verifying design calculations (including self-checking) using either manual methods or with the aid of computer programs, and guiding designers and drafters in the preparation of drawings and to undertake review of these drawings

• Proven ability to work in engineering teams and manage projects to scope, budget and program

• Significant experience in preparing and reviewing reports and technical specifications

• The ability to liaise with clients, statutory authorities, and other consultants

• You are a Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or have eligibility to apply for this accreditation

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain Defence clearance

What do KBR offer?

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 are unmatched and continue to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.

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At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.

• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)

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

• Brand new office on Pirie Street

• Salary packaging and novated leases

• Paid professional membership fees

• Life/Health insurance discounts

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Paid parental leave

• Personal career development plans

• Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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