Lead CFD/Wind Engineer

In Australia, KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1300 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.
We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value. Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values
The OpportunityWe are seeking a senior leader for our established Computational Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics team to drive technical excellence and continued growth across a diverse portfolio of complex projects. Operating across multiple market sectors including Buildings/Defence, Water, and Transport you will lead a high performing group of engineers embedded within an established national Engineering Sciences team.
In this role, you will work closely with both existing and new clients, ensuring high quality, on time delivery while identifying and developing new opportunities for growth. You will champion innovation by exploring new research directions, leveraging our in‑house cloud based high performance computing facility, and utilise a broad suite of advanced software tools. You will also engage with industry through conferences, technical papers, and thought leadership, helping to elevate the team’s profile and attract world class talent.
As a key leader, you will mentor and develop junior engineers, collaborate across disciplines and enhance the team’s capability in both physical and computational modelling. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our fluid mechanics practice and influence nationally significant projects.
Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful, you will bring:Experience in consulting, ideally with cross‑sector exposureExperience across Buildings/Defence, Water, and Transport projectsPost‑graduate qualifications (PhD, Masters, or equivalent) preferredProven ability and enthusiasm to lead an established engineering teamDemonstrated team leadership and people development experienceStrong business development capability and comfort working with clientsExperience operating in a national engineering leadership capacityExpertise in both physical and computational modellingExperience working with gas and liquid systems, including multiphase flowsProficiency with computational tools, including open-source platforms (e.g., OpenFOAM, FastEDDY) and commercial packages (e.g., ANSYS)Experience with cloud‑based HPC environmentsStrong coding and scripting abilities to support modelling workflowsYou must currently hold or be able to obtain a Defence clearance
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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)Salary packaging and novated leasesPaid professional membership feesLife/Health insurance discountsEmployee stock purchase plansPersonal career development plansGrowth and promotion opportunities
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