KBR, Inc

Senior Project Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago

Be an Early Applicant

Calgary, AB, CAN

In-Office

Senior level

Aerospace

The Role

Leads full-lifecycle engineering and execution of Alberta midstream oil and gas projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, processing facilities, and SAGD systems. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams through FEED, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Oversees technical design, scope, schedule, quality, risk, HSE, regulatory compliance, contractor activities, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and commercial interfaces. Drives reliability improvements, debottlenecking, cost optimization, and digital technology implementation. Requires extensive oil and gas project experience, field leadership, and knowledge of Canadian codes and AER regulations.

Summary Generated by Built In

Title:

Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project 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 seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead full‑lifecycle delivery of midstream assets supporting unconventional oil development and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) programs for locations in the Alberta, Canada. This role focuses on the engineering development and execution of midstream infrastructure projects, including pipelines, facilities, and thermal recovery operations such as SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) along with the related oil recovery systems. You’ll interface with international engineering teams ensuring safe, compliant, and capital‑efficient project execution. This role is anticipated to involve both home office (Calgary, Alberta), remote/field work, and potential for occasional international travel.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Project & Technical Leadership

Reporting to the Project Manager will provide direct leadership of a team (~20 +/-) through engineering, planning, design, and execution of midstream infrastructure including pipelines, pumping stations, and processing facilities.
Provide technical oversight and design support for Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) facilities, including well pads, steam generation, and water handling systems
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, process, civil, electrical, and instrumentation) across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases
Manage project scope, schedule, and quality from concept through start‑up; maintain risk registers and management of change (MOC).
Oversee the development and approval of basic PFDs/P&IDs, HMBs, hydraulic calculations, line sizing, pipeline class/location analysis, materials selection, and corrosion/chemical treatment strategies.
Ensure strict compliance with HSE regulations, promoting a safety-first culture across all project phases

Construction & Field Execution

Support and provide oversight of contractor bid, award, and construction; manage field engineering, RFI resolution, redlines/as‑builts, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up.
Commercial, Regulatory & Stakeholder Management
Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and environmental standards
Interface with production, operations, HSE, subsurface, completions, measurement, and marketing to align designs with production targets and reliability KPIs.
Lead technical inputs for procurement activities (vendor selection, bid evaluations, and contract management) and commercial agreements (interconnects, tariffs, measurement/custody transfer, allocation and balancing).

Reliability, Integrity & Optimization

Identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements and debottlenecking within midstream and upstream integrated systems.
Drive continuous improvement—benchmarking CAPEX/OPEX, standardizing designs, implementing digital tools (SCADA, historian, pipeline simulation, facility digital twins).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering. Non-engineering degreed professionals may also be considered with extensive proven relevant experience.
10+ years of relevant experience in oil & gas project engineering, with strong exposure to midstream operations in Alberta.
Direct experience with SAGD facilities
Experience in brownfield modifications and facility expansions
Demonstrated experience managing engineering and construction projects for remote or oil sands environments.
Strong knowledge of pipeline systems, fluid handling, thermal systems, and oil processing infrastructure.
Familiarity with Canadian codes and standards (CSA, ASME, API) and AER regulations
Superior field presence, safety leadership, communication, and cross‑disciplinary coordination.
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidiscipline teams effectively.
Proficiency in using standard office software like Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Education & Skills:

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta (APEGA) or eligibility to obtain within 12 months of employment.
Exposure to water treatment, steam generation (OTSG/HRSG), and heat integration systems.
Familiarity with AFE development, cost control, scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and contractor oversight.

Physical/Field Requirements

Ability to visit remote field sites, walk ROWs and facilities, and work in all seasonal conditions in Alberta, Canada.
Comfortable with routine PPE and safety protocols; valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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

We Deliver – Together.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering; extensive proven relevant experience may substitute for an engineering degree.
10+ years of relevant experience in oil and gas project engineering, with strong exposure to midstream operations in Alberta.
Direct experience with SAGD facilities.
Experience with brownfield modifications and facility expansions.
Experience managing engineering and construction projects in remote or oil sands environments.
Strong knowledge of pipeline systems, fluid handling, thermal systems, and oil processing infrastructure.
Familiarity with Canadian CSA, ASME, and API codes and standards and AER regulations.
Strong field presence, safety leadership, communication, and cross-disciplinary coordination skills.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional Engineer designation in Alberta through APEGA or eligibility to obtain it within 12 months.
Exposure to water treatment, steam generation, and heat integration systems.
Familiarity with AFE development, cost control, Primavera P6 or MS Project scheduling, and contractor oversight.
Ability to visit remote field sites, walk rights-of-way and facilities, and work in all seasonal conditions.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

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.