Senior Project Engineer PMC

KBR Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (PMC) to support project management in large-scale oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering activities, managing EPC contractors, and ensuring HSE and quality compliance throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong leadership skills and expertise in project reporting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• 5–7 years experience in PMC / Owner’s Engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in planning and execution of large capital projects.
• Coordinate EPC engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and schedules against approved baselines.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Engineering Standards (SAES/SAMSS)

Project Management Framework

Experience managing EPC contractors

Strong leadership and coordination

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in project reporting and schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Title: Sr. Project Engineer - PMC

The Senior Project Engineer (PMC) is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the planning, execution, monitoring, and close‑out of large‑scale oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects. The role ensures that engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, corporate standards, approved schedules, budgets, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in planning and execution of large oil & gas / petrochemical capital projects.
• Act as PMC focal point coordinating EPC engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Review and approve EPC deliverables in compliance with Saudi Aramco (SAES, SAMSS, GI) and SABIC standards.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, and engineering deliverables against approved baselines.
• Manage engineering interfaces, technical queries, field changes, and MOC processes.
• Coordinate with operations, HSE, construction, and commissioning teams for smooth project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID, constructability, and vendor technical evaluations.
• Support construction, pre‑commissioning, mechanical completion, and final handover activities.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of project experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Minimum 5–7 years experience in PMC / Owner’s Engineer roles.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Engineering Standards (SAES/SAMSS)
  • Project Management Framework
• Proven experience managing EPC contractors.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project reporting, schedules, and progress measurement.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI‑SP / PMI‑RMP
• Chartered Engineer (PE / CEng)