Senior Project Engineer

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Title: Senior Project Engineer

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !

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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.
Key Responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Technical Skills
  • 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.
Soft Skills
  • 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.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
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