Senior Layout Engineer - Piping

KBR, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Layout Engineer - Piping in Chennai to lead piping layout activities for complex projects such as FPSO, LNG, and refineries.

The role emphasizes design, specification, and services for piping systems, with emphasis on material selection, line classes, and vibration analysis. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of piping layout experience, proficiency in E3D/MicroStation, and strong communication skills to guide junior designers and coordinate with vendors and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical discipline.
• Proficient in E3D, MS Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience with Fixed Platform / FPSO required.
• Strong mechanical handling and support modelling knowledge.
• Ability to guide junior designers.
• Good communication skills.
• 10–15 years of experience in piping layout and related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop unit plot plans/equipment layouts/WHP/Process Platform/FPSO/Refinery/LNG
• Layout optimisation study
• Preparation of MTO
• Review of Vendor package

Skills

Piping layout

ISO checking

Guide designers

Conceptual layout

Communication skills

FPSO experience

Education

Diploma in Mechanical / Chemical

Tools

E3D

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Layout Engineer - Piping

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.

Responsible for design, specification and services related to piping systems and piping layout including piping material selection, piping material line classes, standard and specialty piping components, pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems. Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devises new approaches to problems encountered.

Responsibilities

• Develop unit plot plans/equipment layouts/WHP/Process Platform/FPSO/Refinery/LNG
• Layout optimisation study
• Preparation of MTO
• Review of Vendor package

Qualifications Including Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Candidate should be a Diploma in Mechanical / Chemical
• Excellent knowledge in E3D, MS Office, AutoCAD & MicroStation
• Experience in Fixed Platform / FPSO is minimum requirement
• Good knowledge in mechanical handling concepts
• Good Knowledge of support selection and modelling. Special support drawing creation is preferable
• Good knowledge in ISO checking and back drafting and support ISO team on project needs
• Excellent skill to guide young designers
• Good knowledge in conceptual layout study
• Good Communication skills
• 10 - 15 years of experience in above skills & responsibilities
• Knowledge in PML macros development will be considered an added advantage.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

R2128758