Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer to lead a team of mechanical engineers and designers on major oil & gas projects. You will oversee design integrity, review equipment datasheets, and ensure on-schedule delivery within budget.

Candidates should have a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and at least 15 years in hydrocarbon industries, with knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API, and Saudi Aramco standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years in Oil & Gas.
• Extensive experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, seals).
• Strong leadership and ability to manage large engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers.
• Develop discipline work plans.
• Review equipment data sheets and specifications.
• Perform technical studies such as life cycle cost and RAM studies.
• Evaluate technical bids and packaged equipment reviews.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team and clients.
• Ensure design integrity, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

Skills

Rotating equipment design

Team leadership

Project management

Technical coordination

Equipment data sheets

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME standards

API standards

Saudi Aramco standards

Job description

Title Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

Overall Summary

A Principal Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in design and specification of Rotating Equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Seals, Specialty and Utility Equipment in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries. Experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. A minimum of 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers
• Develop discipline work plan
• Review/check equipment data sheets and specifications
• Perform technical studies such as compressor configuration studies, driver selection and life cycle cost studies, specialty equipment configuration studies, material handling studies, RAM studies, etc.
• Evaluate technical bids
• Perform packaged equipment reviews
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients, in rotating equipment.
• Responsible for design integrity of mechanical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.

Key Interactions

• Broad understanding of other disciplines activities.
• Project Management
• Clients representatives

Qualifications & Years Of Experience

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, OSAH, ISA and NEC etc.
• Wide knowledge in Rotating Equipment and Turbo Machinery System, installation, Pre-commissioning and Mechanical Completion.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.

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