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Principal Process Engineer

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

KBR’s Integrated Solutions Americas is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to support large capital projects. The role performs conventional process engineering and may lead engineers or manage project areas and systems. Work includes advancing licensor basic engineering packages to FEED quality, developing process simulations and engineering deliverables, coordinating with engineering centers, and managing workgroup schedules, budgets, and progress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Process EngineeringTeam LeadershipLicensor Package ExecutionProcess SimulationHeat and Material BalancesPFD DevelopmentP&ID DevelopmentHydraulics CalculationsProcess Vessel SizingOverpressure AnalysisRelief CalculationsFlare Load EstimationFlare Header SizingProcess Design DocumentationSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementAspen Software Suites

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical EngineeringMaster's in Chemical Engineering8+ Years Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Houston, Texas

Full time

R2129730

Title:

Principal Process Engineer

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

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.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits (https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits)

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

  • We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

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  • We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

  • We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

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