KBR, Inc

Furnace Engineer

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Gurgaon, Gurugram, Haryana, IND

In-Office

Senior level

Aerospace

The Role

Designs and details structural systems for furnaces, fired heaters, reformers, crackers, ducts, stacks, and large furnace modules. Performs structural analysis using STAAD.Pro, reviews fabrication and erection drawings, coordinates with engineering vendors and multidisciplinary teams, and supports procurement, fabrication, transportation, lifting, site erection, and resolution of technical issues. Applies international structural and furnace engineering codes and evaluates wind, seismic, thermal, piping, equipment, and operational loads.

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Title:

Furnace Engineer

Job Title

Senior/ Principal Technical Professional – Structural

Summary Section

The candidate will be responsible for the structural design and detailing of furnace/heater systems, including main furnace structures and associated structural components, ducting, stacks, lifting / transportation analysis Furnace modules. The role will also involve review and checking of fabrication, detailing and erection drawings to ensure compliance with the structural design intent, applicable codes, project specifications and constructability requirements, technical coordination with Detail Engineering Contractor, Fabricators and resolving shop/site issues related to structural engineering / detailing.

Responsibilities:

Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles,
Knowledge of Fired Heaters / Reformers / Cracker Structural systems.
Proficiency in STAAD.Pro for structural modelling, analysis and design.
Familiarity with 3D modeling / review software like S3D, E3D, Navisworks and SPR
Good working knowledge of International codes for Structural Design like ASCE/UBC/AISC/Euro Codes/ IS Codes.
Good understanding of codes used in Furnace Engineering & Stack Design like API 560, API530, ASME STS-1
Good understanding of wind, seismic, operating, thermal, piping, equipment, erection and maintenance loads applicable to furnace structures.
Knowledge of base plate, anchor bolt and structural connection design.
Understanding of structural requirements associated with lifting, sea / road transportation and erection of large furnace modules/components.
Ability to interpret mechanical, piping and furnace-layout information and incorporate the associated loads and interfaces into structural design.
Coordinate with Mechanical, Furnace, Piping, Civil, Refractory and Fabrication /Construction/Erection teams.
Provide structural engineering support during procurement, fabrication and site erection.
Review of Vendor/Fabricator documents and drawings where structural engineering input is required.
Support resolution of technical queries arising during fabrication and erection.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

Bachelor/master’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering
Approximately 10–15 years of Furnace Structural design experience in an EPC company, Furnace/Heater Company or Engineering Consultancy.
Hands-on experience of Structural design of different types of Fired Heaters. Ammonia / Hydrogen Reformers, Cracking Furnaces, Waste Heat Recovery Systems is highly preferred.
Experience in working on International/Global Projects and with multi-location engineering teams will be an added advantage.
Experience in technical coordination with Engineering Vendors & Fabricators

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Skills Required

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Approximately 10–15 years of furnace structural design experience
Experience with structural design of fired heaters, including ammonia or hydrogen reformers, cracking furnaces, or waste heat recovery systems
Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles
Proficiency in STAAD.Pro for structural modeling, analysis, and design
Knowledge of fired heater, reformer, or cracker structural systems
Working knowledge of international structural design codes, including ASCE, UBC, AISC, Eurocodes, and IS Codes
Knowledge of furnace and stack design codes, including API 560, API 530, and ASME STS-1
Experience coordinating with engineering vendors and fabricators
Experience working on international or global projects with distributed engineering teams

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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.