KBR, Inc

Principal Process Engineer

KBR, Inc$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required, master's preferred
  • Minimum of eight years' experience, ideally 10-20
  • Proven knowledge of Aspen software suites
  • Ability to lead teams and manage project aspects
  • Familiar with downstream steam cracker derivatives and aromatics units

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers through licensor package execution
  • Advance basic engineering packages to FEED quality
  • Create detailed process simulations and Heat and Material Balances
  • Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
  • Coordinate with engineering centers on high-profile projects
  • Oversee P&ID development and related calculations
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and workflow progress

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Support for professional training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Title:
Principal Process Engineer

KBR is looking for a Principal Process Engineer to help support large capital projects.

Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of process engineering. The candidate should be able to work as part of a team or show leadership capabilities managing areas or systems within projects.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Leading a team of process engineers to work with process licensors and to advance a licensor basic engineering package to FEED quality
  • Experience executing a licensor package for downstream steam cracker derivatives aromatics units.
  • Experience creating process simulations and Heat and Material Balances.
  • PFD development
  • Working and coordinating with high value engineering centers
  • Familiarity with and able to execute or lead a team of process engineers for
    • P&ID development
    • Hydraulics calculations
    • Process vessel sizing
    • Overpressure analysis and relief calculations including flare load estimation and flare header sizing
  • Production of process design basis documents and various narratives
  • Managing workgroup schedules, budgets and progress


Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering Required, master's degree in chemical engineering preferred
  • Minimum of eight (8) years' experience and an average of 10 to 20 experience
  • Knowledge of Aspen software suites.


KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ

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