KBR

Title:

Mechanical-Chemical Biofuels Engineer

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected, and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence, and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools, and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

The preferred candidate will be able to function in multiple technical roles with the specific roles to be dependent upon the candidate’s background and skills as explained below.

• A licensed Professional Engineer with proven track record of managing multiple 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.
• In addition to the work group lead role described above, be able to bring to the table an area of focused technical leadership; the specific areas are open and somewhat flexible with the current areas of interest noted below:
• Broad experience with any sustainability 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 etc.

The selected candidate will be expected to function in this dual role depending upon the project mix and technical demands of our Clients. Candidate must be flexibility to accommodate a varying blend of each role depending upon the specific needs of the Projects.

These roles 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.

RESPONSIBILITES – MECHANICAL WORK GROUP LEAD ROLE

• 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.
• 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.

RESPONSIBILITES – TECHNICAL SPECIALIST ROLE

• Actively engage key clients while extending our already successful collaborative relationships in the candidate’s area of specialty. 
• Act as subject matter expert for KBR local office and participate in KBR’s worldwide network of SME’s.
• Train and mentor early-to-mid career engineers in the candidate’s area of expertise. 
• Provide consultation services to in-house projects on as-needed basis and provide external consulting services when requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred Bachelors 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 mandatory.
• 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 etc.
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines while providing proactive leadership on all interdiscipline design coordination efforts.
• Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to client sites will comply with all KBR and Client Safety Rules, Processes and Procedures
• Work at client sites may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Work at client sites may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas, ascending/descending stairs, walking the client property
• This may include climbing ladders, lifting to up to 35 lbs, etc

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 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.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient and safer.

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.