Associate Mechanical Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace
The Role
Entry-level mechanical engineer supporting project deliverables, design calculations, technical specifications, datasheets, bid evaluations, and equipment applications involving pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, compressors, turbines, and pumps. Works under senior engineer guidance, participates in customer site meetings and field walkdowns, resolves technical issues, maintains project documentation, and collaborates across engineering and project teams. The role also offers cross-training in environmental, process safety, and furnace engineering.
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Associate Mechanical Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. 

  

KBR is looking for an entry level Mechanical Engineer that will contribute to the Mechanical Department by learning technical skills required for a mechanical engineer while assisting in providing valuable deliverables for our customers’ projects.   

What to expect: In the Mechanical Department, you will gain practical experience to understand what a day in the life of a mechanical engineer looks like and perform tangible meaningful work to reinforce your skills as a mechanical engineer while making an impact on real world customers. 

  

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

  • Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel 

  • Working with senior engineers to assist with

    • Preparations of specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions and technical bid evaluations.

    • Performing Design Calculations using PVElite and HTRI

    • The application of pressure vessels (ASME), tanks (API), heat exchangers (ASME), and rotating equipment (API) including compressors, turbines, and pumps and auxiliary systems.

    • Propose ideas, collaborate with the team, improve, and document/update the work process.

    • Attend customer site meetings and field walk downs

  • Crosstrain in other Engineering disciplines such as Environmental, Process Safety, and/or Furnaces 

  • Communicates and resolves technical issues as related to project assigned tasks 

  • Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, and all other departments 

  • Ensures all project documentation for his/her own work is completed 

Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering  

  • 0-5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering  

  • Ability to receive technical guidance from senior engineers 

  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally a plus 

  • Software Experience with Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, TEAMs, SharePoint), Documentum, Autocad, and Adobe  

  • Professional Engineer a plus 

  • Exposure to programming (any language) a plus 

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders. 

  • Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges. 

  • Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date. 

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability  

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 

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0-5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience
  • Ability to receive technical guidance from senior engineers
  • Experience with Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Experience with Documentum, AutoCAD, and Adobe
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate project documentation
  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
  • Professional Engineer certification
  • Exposure to programming in any language

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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