Sr 3D Model Application Engineer Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR, Inc.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project based in Abu Dhabi.

The role involves managing 3D modeling, digital engineering tools, and coordination across disciplines to support FEED through commissioning. With 10–15+ years in oil & gas and offshore EPC environments, you will lead model integration, quality assurance, and constructability reviews, including laser scans, MOC, and digital handover.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
AVEVA E3D or SP3D certification preferred.
10–15+ years in engineering design and 3D model administration for Oil & Gas projects.
Minimum 5 years in a senior 3D modeling or application engineering role.
Experience supporting offshore EPC projects and brownfield modifications.
ADNOC Offshore or Middle East project experience highly preferred.
Experience with offshore facilities, water injection projects, and digital engineering workflows desirable.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage project 3D modeling platforms and databases.
Develop and maintain 3D model execution plans, workflows, and standards.
Ensure model quality and compliance with project specs.
Coordinate multidisciplinary model development across disciplines.
Monitor progress and ensure timely milestones.
Integrate engineering data from multiple disciplines into the 3D model.
Conduct model reviews and clash detection sessions.
Manage tie-ins and modifications for brownfield work.
Support construction sequencing, handover, and asset information management.
Provide training and technical support for digital engineering tools.

Skills

Model administration

Clash detection

Digital engineering

Offshore project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

AVEVA E3D

AVEVA PDMS

SmartPlant 3D

Navisworks Manage

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Bentley OpenPlant

MicroStation

Aveva Engineering

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Title:

Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

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 Title: Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Sr. 3D Model Application Engineer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing 3D engineering design models and digital engineering applications for the Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficient utilization of 3D modeling systems throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning phases, supporting multidisciplinary design coordination, clash detection, brownfield integration, and project digitalization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

3D Modeling & Digital Engineering

Administer and manage project 3D modeling platforms and databases.
Develop and maintain project 3D model execution plans, workflows, and standards.
Ensure model consistency, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
Coordinate multidiscipline model development including Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines.
Monitor model progress and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Model Integration & Coordination

Integrate engineering data from multiple disciplines into the project 3D model.
Conduct interdisciplinary model reviews and clash detection sessions.
Identify and resolve design conflicts and interface issues.
Coordinate model updates based on design changes and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
Support constructability and operability reviews through model visualization.

Brownfield & Offshore Modifications

Support brownfield laser scan integration and as-built model validation.
Manage incorporation of existing offshore facility data into project models.
Coordinate tie-in and modification modeling activities.
Ensure accurate representation of existing structures, equipment, and piping systems.
Support offshore surveys and data collection activities when required.

Engineering Systems Administration

Configure and maintain engineering software environments.
Manage project model databases and user access controls.
Ensure system performance, data integrity, and backup procedures.
Support software upgrades, customization, and troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain project naming conventions and data management standards.

Digital Quality Assurance

Perform model audits and quality checks.
Validate model accuracy against engineering deliverables.
Ensure compliance with client CAD standards and project procedures.
Monitor model maturity throughout project execution.
Generate model quality reports and corrective action plans.

Construction & Commissioning Support

Develop 3D construction work packages and visualization tools.
Support construction sequencing and installation planning.
Generate model-based reports, drawings, and material take-offs.
Assist commissioning teams with model navigation and verification.
Support digital handover and asset information management activities.

Training & Technical Support

Provide guidance and technical support to design teams.
Conduct training sessions on 3D modeling applications and workflows.
Develop user guides and best-practice documentation.
Support project teams in maximizing the effectiveness of digital engineering tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), or related discipline.
Certification in AVEVA E3D, SP3D, or equivalent 3D modeling applications preferred.
Additional qualifications in Digital Engineering or BIM Management are advantageous.

Experience

10–15+ years of experience in engineering design and 3D model administration within Oil & Gas projects.
Minimum 5 years in a senior 3D modeling or application engineering role.
Extensive experience supporting offshore EPC projects and brownfield modifications.
Proven experience in multidiscipline model coordination and administration.
ADNOC Offshore or Middle East project experience highly preferred.
Experience with offshore facilities, water injection projects, and digital engineering workflows is desirable.

Technical Competencies

3D Modeling Platforms