Who we are
At KBR – we deliver
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. We employ approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is a global business with a local focus on delivering technology and engineering solutions to support the biggest challenges facing Australia – maintaining critical infrastructure and enhancing national security.
KBR in Australia
In Australia, we have over 65 years of operations supporting the delivery of some of the nation’s most ambitious endeavours which continue to provide benefits to Australians, including the iconic Snowy River Hydro Scheme and the Adelaide to Darwin Railway.
Today, KBR’s work is centred around supporting Australia’s critical infrastructure and national security priorities. Our 2,000 local team members are focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a safer, more secure future – from planning, design and delivery to sustainment and maintenance for road, rail, water and defence projects.
KBR has decades of experience partnering with the Australian Government on large-scale, nation building programs, successfully delivering capabilities including complex engineering, technical consultancy, technology development, program management, nuclear and defence specific support.
Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible daily.
We do things that matter.SM
KBR by the numbers
Employees in Australia
Years in Australia
Employees globally
Safety
We keep Australians safe by supporting our national security and defence capabilities through highly specialised solutions and mission support, and reimagining infrastructure to be smarter by removing harmful risks.
Security
Our team supports critical infrastructure – ensuring access to secure energy to switch on our lights and our water supply to keep clean drinking water running through our taps.
Sustainability
We partner with governments and organisations to develop solutions that prioritise people, the planet, our security and communities. Embodying KBR's 'Zero Harm' ethos, we are helping to achieve net zero and national security and resilience.
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