Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Onsite
Title:
KBR 2027 Graduate Program - Graduate Civil EngineerGraduate Civil Engineer – Shape the Future Your Way with KBR
If you’re curious, ambitious and ready to help design a better, more sustainable world, KBR’s Graduate Development Program offers the opportunity to begin your career with purpose and real impact. The program is designed to support early‑career graduates with meaningful project experience, targeted development and strong professional guidance.
KBR is a global engineering, science and technology organisation with more than 33,000 employees worldwide. In Australia, we partner with government and industry to deliver sustainable solutions across transport, water, buildings, defence and environmental sectors. Our teams work together to solve complex challenges and create outcomes that benefit communities across the country.
The program provides practical, hands‑on experience within your chosen discipline. Graduates are embedded in a dedicated team and contribute directly to projects that create real value for communities across Australia. The work is shaped by the needs of the project and the team you join, giving you the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a focused and meaningful way.
Strong support is a core part of the graduate experience. Experienced professionals provide mentoring, technical guidance and career advice to help you develop confidence and capability. You will also be connected to a national early‑career cohort through the IMPACT Program, offering opportunities for networking, professional learning and peer support.
Professional development is continually encouraged. KBR covers the cost of relevant professional memberships and provides access to learning opportunities that support your growth. Additional benefits include wellbeing initiatives, corporate discounts and other rewards designed to support a diverse workforce.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will gain hands‑on experience across a range of impactful project tasks while developing strong technical capability within your chosen area. The role provides a strong foundation to help you build confidence and progress towards becoming a future leader in the industry.
As part of our Civil Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects for Main Roads Western Australia, Department of Defence, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia and ARC Infrastructure across metropolitan and regional environments. You will have a chance to build a solid technical experience in the civil design and delivery across the Transport and Defence industry.
These skills include road geometry, carparks earthworks, drainage and buried services coordination to support safe, compliant and constructable outcomes. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will assist in preparing design documentation, interpreting survey and geotechnical data, and undertaking geometric, bulk earthworks and hydraulic calculations to inform alignment optimisation, cut–fill balance and stormwater management strategies. You will also support multidisciplinary coordination, site inspections and stakeholder engagement, contributing to quality, safety and programme performance throughout all project phases.
To hear more about the graduate experience at KBR, you can view our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTSxR1YvkVg
This opportunity is suited to individuals who are motivated, curious and committed to contributing to a more sustainable future. Strong problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to learn will support your success. Applicants should be completing (or have recently completed) a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline between January 2026 and January 2027.
Submit an online application including your CV, cover letter, academic transcript, and include details of any experience such as part‑time work, internships, volunteer roles or extracurricular involvement.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview to discuss their interests, skills and motivation to join KBR. Candidates will then be contacted directly with the outcome and next steps.
Begin your graduate career with an organisation focused on innovation, learning and impact. Apply today.
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