Nuclear Safety Case Engineer, City of Port Phillip

Title Nuclear Safety Case Engineer

Overview KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. The company is known for its collaborative culture and a strong record of project delivery. This role is part of a nation‑building engineering programme that supports the development of Australia’s first nuclear‑powered submarines.

The Opportunity Under the AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative, Australia is moving toward acquiring and operating a fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines (NPS). Delivering that capability safely requires world‑class nuclear safety expertise, which this role provides by working directly with government and defence stakeholders to develop nuclear safety‑informed design processes for naval nuclear facilities and infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Lead and contribute to nuclear safety cases for complex naval nuclear infrastructure

Apply deterministic safety analysis methodologies to generate safety requirements and inform the design process

Engage with licensing and regulatory frameworks governing nuclear‑powered naval operations

Produce and review technical design substantiation documentation to the standard demanded by nuclear regulation

Mentor and develop the next generation of Australian NSQEP

What We Offer Structured development, geographic flexibility across major Australian cities, and the chance to work on a highly significant national programme.

Essential Qualifications

Established experience in safety‑informed design, deterministic safety analysis, regulation and licensing, and technical design substantiation

Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification

Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in high‑hazard industries operating under formal regulatory regimes

Direct experience with nuclear‑powered submarine programmes

Involvement in the delivery of nuclear facilities or infrastructure

Background in Defence project delivery

Benefits

Industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually

20 days of annual leave per year, with the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (total 33 days)

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

Great office environment with fantastic facilities

Access to health benefits programmes

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