Senior LV Controls Engineer

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KBRs Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

Were known for our collaborative One Team culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open inclusive environment ensures people are valued supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR you become part of a team that works together shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

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

The Opportunity:

Were seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Low Voltage and Control Engineer with expertise in Low Voltage and Control Systems delivery to join our KBR Electrical Engineering & Consulting Team based in Sydney. Youll be a key technical leader driving the design and delivery of electrical systems across our six market sectors: Transport Energy Resources Water Defence & Buildings and Sustainable Solutions.

This is a high-impact role that supports the safety quality and performance of critical infrastructure projects across the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Delivery & Leadership: Lead the technical delivery of LV electrical distribution and customized control system designs across infrastructure projects with a strong focus on Transport and Water sectors.
• Specialised System Design: Drive the design of Motor Control Centres (MCC) Local Control Panels (LCP) Pump Control Systems and Shore Supply Control Systems featuring tailored interlocking power transfer and sequence logic.
• Design Calculations & Modelling: Perform detailed LV calculations cable sizing protection coordination and system modelling using industry-standard software.
• Documentation & Specifications: Prepare robust technical specifications single-line diagrams (SLDs) control schematics wiring diagrams and functional design specifications (FDS).
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS/NZS 3000 AS/NZS 61439 AS/NZS 3008) and client-specific infrastructure technical standards (e.g. TfNSW Sydney Water WaterNSW).
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with civil mechanical SCADA/Instrumentation and process engineers as well as clients and contractors to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Mentorship & Quality Control: Provide design review technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

About You:

• Established experience in LV electrical and control system engineering within the infrastructure transport or water sectors.
• Deep experience in LV distribution Motor Control Centre (MCC) design Local Control Panel (LCP) layout hardwired control schematics relay logic and interlocks.
• Proven hands-on experience designing specific control solutions such as Pump Control (duty/standby VFD/Soft Starter integration) and Shore Supply Control (power changeover safety interlocks isolation systems).
• Proficient in electrical design calculation and modelling tools such as PowerCAD ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities excellent client-facing skills and a track record of meeting project schedules and budget milestones.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). CPEng accreditation with Engineers Australia (or active eligibility).
• Experience or familiarity with PLC / SCADA functional requirements (interfaces between hardware controls and automation systems) is ideal.
• Prior experience in Building Services electrical design or Interior / Exterior Lighting Design experience (e.g. AGi32 Dialux) for building or road projects is favourable.

At KBR we value you heres how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science technology and engineering solutions were 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)
• 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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