Senior Mechanical Engineer - Chemicals and Biofuels

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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 a Chemical and Biofuels Mechanical Engineer to lead a large international chemical project.

You must be a licensed Professional Engineer with proven track record of highly complex mechanical design efforts from conceptual design through construction support for world class Chemical and Biofuel clients. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a team leading new technology deployment on a wide range of sustainability initiatives for our key clients. In-depth knowledge of mechanical equipment normally found in the chemical industries and biofuels industries along with industry codes is critical to provide leadership on these challenging projects.

You will be expected to function primarily as a Lead Mechanical Engineer.

You are expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites to attend walk-downs, kick-off meetings and design reviews.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Early project planning and coordination while handling two to three small to mid-cap sized projects with ability to quickly provide engineering work hour estimates and risk memos.

• Develop and manage the preparation, review and checking of mechanical specification packages in accordance with Client requirements and industry best practices.

• Manage and successfully influence the entire procurement life cycle while working closely with all disciplines.

• Ability to effectively manage building services groups such as Fire Protection, HVAC and plumbing as a work group lead.

• Managing development of complex multi-discipline Construction packages including diagrams, drawings, equipment schedules, details, and Scopes of Work.

• Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors in a professional manner.

• Track Project Scope and Schedule and notify project manager of deviation from original design, budget, or schedule.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Preferred bachelor's in mechanical engineering or another related field.

• 10+ years (minimum) of experience in the EPC industry or chemical / biofuels operating companies. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations / Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus.

• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is preferred.

• Proven experience with any of the following core areas:

• Broad experience with any chemical’s technologies and / or biofuels experience.

• Heat transfer technology and equipment such as boilers, heat exchangers, char boilers, gasification, mechanical vapor recompression systems etc.

• Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers, cooling towers, process units, plastics handling packages, extruders, material handling packages for biomass etc.

• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines while providing proactive leadership on all interdisciplinary design coordination efforts.

• Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience

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.​

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