Design Coordinator | Suburban Rail Loop East

KBR, as part of the Linewide Alliance, is proud to be awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide Alliance contract. SRL is a city-shaping infrastructure project that will transform how people live and move around Melbourne. The 90km orbital rail line will connect every major train line, link key precincts, and support vibrant communities. SRL East, the first stage, will deliver 26km of twin underground tunnels and six new stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, enabling 70,000 new homes near public transport, jobs, schools, and services. It will create diverse, accessible communities shaped by local input, with upgraded open space, bike paths, and essential infrastructure.
The Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP DEC, WSP, and KBR, will deliver The Linewide package of works, which includes tunnel fit-outs, rolling stock, and construction of depot and maintenance facilities. This package is critical to safe, efficient train operations and long-term performance across SRL East.
KBR, alongside WSP as Designer Non-Owner Participant, is leading comprehensive design services and contributing to alliance management. Our infrastructure design scope includes track, overhead line equipment, drainage and overland flow, civil works, tunnel portals, building structures and services, HV and LV power systems, cable containment, systems integration and safety assurance, ensuring seamless delivery across the corridor.
This role will initially be a 2-year fixed term contract.
The Opportunity:As an Engineering Design Coordinator, you will support the delivery of transport infrastructure projects by coordinating design activities between technical teams, clients, stakeholders, contractors and project managers. You will help ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and in alignment with client requirements.
Working alongside experienced project managers and technical leaders, you will be responsible for driving design progress, identifying and resolving project challenges, and supporting the successful delivery of project outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate multidisciplinary design packages across transport infrastructure projectsLiaise with clients, stakeholders and design leads to understand and deliver project requirementsMonitor design progress and proactively identify risks, issues and potential bottlenecksFacilitate design reviews, project meetings and follow-up actionsSupport the preparation of design documentation and project deliverablesAssist with project reporting including schedule, quality, budget and risk updatesCoordinate internal teams and external subconsultants to achieve project milestonesContribute to procurement, construction and commissioning activities where requiredMaintain a strong focus on client satisfaction and project delivery excellenceSupport project managers in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
About You:You are a collaborative and proactive engineer who enjoys bringing people together to solve problems and keep projects moving forward.You will ideally bring:Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline3-7 years' experience within transport infrastructure, civil or multidisciplinary engineering projectsExperience working on road, rail, structures, utilities or major infrastructure projectsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExperience coordinating design teams and managing interfaces between disciplinesUnderstanding of project delivery methodologies and engineering design processesAbility to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlinesEligibility for membership with Engineers AustraliaA passion for delivering innovative and practical infrastructure solutions.
Why join KBR?At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.
With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.A collaborative, people‑first culture where you are valued and supported.Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.
Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.
KBR Values:Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.
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.
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