Associate Mechanical Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Houston, TX is seeking an entry-level Associate Mechanical Engineer to support the Mechanical Department. You will learn technical skills and contribute to deliverables for customer projects.

You will work with senior engineers on specifications, calculations, and equipment such as pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment, while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 0-5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to receive technical guidance from senior engineers.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally is a plus.
• Experience with Office 365 tools and CAD software is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies.
• Assist senior engineers with specifications, datasheets, and bid evaluations.
• Perform design calculations using PVElite and HTRI.
• Apply ASME, API equipment standards for vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment.
• Attend customer site meetings and field walk-downs.
• Cross-train in other engineering disciplines.
• Communicate and resolve technical issues within the project team.
• Maintain project documentation for own work.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organization

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Office 365

AutoCAD

Documentum

Adobe

Job description

Associate Mechanical Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for an entry level Mechanical Engineer that will contribute to the Mechanical Department by learning technical skills required for a mechanical engineer while assisting in providing valuable deliverables for our customers’ projects.

What to expect:

In the Mechanical Department, you will gain practical experience to understand what a day in the life of a mechanical engineer looks like and perform tangible meaningful work to reinforce your skills as a mechanical engineer while making an impact on real world customers.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel
• Working with senior engineers to assist with
  • Preparations of specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions and technical bid evaluations.
  • Performing Design Calculations using PVElite and HTRI
  • The application of pressure vessels (ASME), tanks (API), heat exchangers (ASME), and rotating equipment (API) including compressors, turbines, and pumps and auxiliary systems.
  • Propose ideas, collaborate with the team, improve, and document/update the work process.
  • Attend customer site meetings and field walk downs
• Crosstrain in other Engineering disciplines such as Environmental, Process Safety, and/or Furnaces
• Communicates and resolves technical issues as related to project assigned tasks
• Successfully communicates with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, and all other departments
• Ensures all project documentation for his/her own work is completed

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 0-5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to receive technical guidance from senior engineers
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally a plus
• Software Experience with Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, TEAMs, SharePoint), Documentum, Autocad, and Adobe
• Professional Engineer a plus
• Exposure to programming (any language) a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing project challenges.
• Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.