Lead Piping Designer

KBR, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Newark, DE, is seeking a Lead Piping Designer to supervise a group of designers and provide technical direction on piping layout, material selection, and system analysis.

The role requires 15+ years of piping/mechanical experience in chemical and industrial contexts, proficiency with 3D piping software (E3D preferred) and 2D CAD (MicroStation or AutoCAD), and willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of applicable piping/mechanical experience in chemical and industrial environments.
• Proficiency with 3D piping software (E3D preferred) and 2D CAD (MicroStation or AutoCAD).
• Experience with Navisworks for model navigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.
• Ability to operate in client-site environments and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Design, specification and services related to piping systems and layouts, including material selection, line classes, components, and analysis.
• Lead a team of designers on multiple projects; manage budget, schedule and quality of the piping group.
• Assist in piping reviews prior to IFC and ensure compliance with quality procedures.
• Review project design estimates and work scopes for new projects.
• Coordinate scope across a multi-office environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budget oversight

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

E3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Lead Piping Designer

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 a Lead Piping Designer under broad direction, supervises and leads a group of designers. Provides technical direction over a group and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower-level professionals. Plans, budgets, organizes, and controls an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program or an entire engineering program of moderate scope. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for design, specification and services related to piping systems and piping layout including piping material selection, piping material line classes, standard and specialty piping components, pressure, weight and thermal analysis of piping systems, vibration analysis and piping support systems.
• May lead of team of designers on multiple independent projects. Will be responsible for the overall budget, schedule, and quality of the piping group on assigned projects.
• Assist in conducting Piping reviews of all project packages prior to IFC to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Review project design estimates and work scopes for each new project
• Coordination of scope in a multi office environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Minimum 15 years of applicable industry piping/mechanical experience within the chemical and industrial industry
• Proficiency with 3D Piping software (E3D preferred) & 2D MicroStation or AutoCAD is required.
• Experience in navigating 3D models with Navisworks.
• Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc…) is required.
• Ability to travel and work at client sites is required
• Work may be required to be performed at client sites and may require exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs frequently, etc
• Work may require moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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.