Senior Project Engineer
KBR, Inc.
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Title
Senior Project Engineer
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Job Description: Senior Project Engineer
Title: Senior Project Engineer
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office
Job Purpose
Senior Project Engineer
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Job Description: Senior Project Engineer
Title: Senior Project Engineer
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office
Job Purpose
- Provide technical leadership and day-to-day oversight of FEED and Detail Engineering activities within Oil & Gas projects.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering efforts to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
- Mentor junior engineers, support risk management, and ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Lead and coordinate FEED/Detail engineering activities across disciplines (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation) to deliver in-scope packages.
- Review and approve design bases, drawings, specifications, datasheets, and technical queries.
- Support development of execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets; monitor progress and performance metrics.
- Perform, review, and supervise design calculations, stress checks, plant layout reviews, and interface management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NFPA) and project-specific requirements.
- Manage change control processes (MOC/Change Requests) and document control practices.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers; participate in staffing, performance evaluations, and training.
- Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities with timely technical input.
- Contribute to risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID, and safety-related design reviews; drive mitigation actions.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices; recommend value-added solutions.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
- Demonstrated track record delivering engineering packages on FEED/detail projects.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field.
- Professional memberships or relevant certifications (e.g., PE, Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
- Certification related to FEED execution, project management, or discipline-specific areas is advantageous.
- Strong background in FEED/Detail engineering and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Proficiency with design and calculation tools relevant to the role (e.g., 3D modeling, piping/layout software, etc.).
- Familiarity with MOC/Change control and document control processes.
- Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to oil & gas projects (ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, etc.).
- Ability to perform technical reviews, risk assessments, and interface management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to guide and develop engineering teams.
- Communication: Clear, concise communication with clients, management, and technical teams.
- Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of project and technical risks.
- Project Management: Planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable tracking.
- Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced project environments.
- Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to design reviews and documentation.
- Safety Mindset: Commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
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