Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation/Controls

KBR, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation/Controls to apply advanced engineering techniques and provide technical guidance. The role involves independent decision-making, leadership over staff, and representation in professional conferences with external engineers and officials.

The position requires an engineering degree and extensive experience, typically 10+ years, with importance placed on its impact on projects and budgets.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years related experience; average 10+ years.
• Ability to guide designers and engineers; manage staff and budget.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering techniques to instrumentation and controls problems.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and engineers.
• Represent the organization in conferences and negotiate with key engineers and officials.
• Oversee assigned staff and budget as applicable.

Skills

Advanced engineering techniques

Independent problem solving

Technical leadership

Conference representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation/Controls# KBR Careers## Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation/ControlsApply: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R2131565**Title:**Principal Technical Professional - Instrumentation/ControlsUnder general supervision, independently applies advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers and is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 10+ years.