Principal Process Engineer

KBR, Inc; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Singapore is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead process engineering and design for offshore oil and gas projects. You will perform simulations, develop P&IDs, heat and material balances, and participate in FEED and detailed design activities.

The role requires a chemical engineering degree, 12+ years' experience, leadership in hydrocarbon projects, and familiarity with international codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Experience with Offshore FPSO, Oil and Gas, LNG terminal projects.
• Energy transition project experience is advantageous.
• Leadership experience in managing process teams for hydrocarbon projects.
• Understanding of process design, heat and material balance, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering and design, including process configuration and optimization studies.
• Perform process simulations, prepare PFDs, heat and material balance, and utility balances.
• Create P&IDs and datasheets for process equipment and instruments.
• Conduct relief and blowdown studies, analyze relief load scenarios and calculate flare network requirements.
• Collaborate on FEED and detailed design projects.

Skills

Process design

Process simulations

P&ID design

Heat balance

Team leadership

Hydrocarbon projects

FPSO experience

Energy transition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

## Principal Process EngineerApply: Singapore, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (28 days left to apply): R2129938**Title:**Principal Process EngineerJob Posting Description**Job Responsibilities:*** Conduct Process engineering and design, including process configuration and optimization studies* Perform Process simulations, prepare Process/Utility Flow Diagrams, Heat and Material Balance, and Utility Balances* Create Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)* Prepare datasheets for process equipment and instruments* Conduct relief and blowdown studies, analyze relief load scenarios and calculate flare network requirements* Perform process calculations for equipment sizing and line hydraulics* Create Process design philosophies and operating guides* Collaborate on Concept Studies, Front- End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed design projects**Job Requirements:*** Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering* At least 12 years of relevant engineering design experience* Good experience with Offshore FPSO, Oil and Gas, and LNG terminal projects. Experience on Energy transition projects will be an advantage* Leadership experience in managing process teams for Hydrocarbon projects* In-depth understanding of process design, heat and material balance, and P&IDs* Preference will be given to candidates with Lead / Area Lead Engineer experience* Familiarity with international codes and standards, software and tools