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Mid-Level

Water / Wastewater Designer

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KBR

KBR

2 Locations
On-site
Posted April 12, 2026

Job Description

Title:

Water / Wastewater Designer

We have an exciting opportunity for a water/wastewater designer who would be responsible for using 2D and/or 3D computer aided design applications to develop and record designs as drawings. 

The Designer will evaluate design intent provided by professional engineers and translate that into models and/or drawings. The Designer will assist in the design of infrastructure for water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines, chemical storage and dosing and minor structural and civil elements.

The ideal candidate

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate who is experienced in drafting and design within the Water/Wastewater engineering sector. You have knowledge in the production of models and drawings using GIS, survey data and general design intent.

You will also have the following skills & experience:

  • Associate Degree, Diploma, Associate Diploma of Design or Engineering or similar para-professional level qualification, or equivalent experience.

  • 7+ years experience in the infrastructure field as a designer

  • Experience with Autocad a must and experience with Plant 3D and Revit an advantage.

  • Competence and experience in the practice of the drafting and design in the general mechanical engineering sector.

  • Competence in the set out and preparation of concepts/preliminary design/design 3D models using GIS and survey data, existing drawings and models and general design intent.

  • Ability to prepare and self-check detailed design drawings and models, and simple conventional calculations using Standards and Codes, templates and internal procedures.

  • Competence in preparing and reviewing models and drawings and presenting to peers and engineers for discussion.

  • Understanding of and willingness to comply with engineering procedures and practices for design development.

  • Ability to liaise with peers, subordinates and clients.

  • Willingness to provide technical assistance and guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.

This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR Brisbane’s success in delivering some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects

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)

  • Salary packaging and novated leases

  • Paid professional membership fees

  • Life/Health insurance discounts

  • Employee stock purchase plans

  • 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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