Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer

KBR, Inc; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Principal Rotating Equipment Design Engineer in Al Khobar to lead mechanical design of pumps, compressors, seals and related equipment for oil & gas projects.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, and strong knowledge of ASME, API and Saudi Aramco standards. Responsibilities include guiding a team of up to 10 engineers and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Experience in FEED or detailed engineering for medium to large scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, turbines, pumps, compressors, seals and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 mechanical engineers and designers.
• Review equipment data sheets and specifications, perform technical studies and lifecycle analyses.
• Ensure on-schedule delivery within budget and provide technical leadership to the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Rotating equipment

Review and design reviews

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME/API standards

Saudi Aramco standards

Job description

## Principal Rotating Equipment Design EngineerApply: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R2122276**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.