Lead Project Engineer

KBR Careers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to act as the day-to-day engineering integrator, coordinating activities across disciplines and managing interfaces with PMC workstreams. You will support schedule management, change control, and technical issue resolution while keeping execution aligned with project objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years of project experience on capital programs over $500M TIC; PMP or PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering or project engineering experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on capital projects >$500M TIC.
• Strong understanding of design execution, project delivery, and change management.
• Experience supporting project planning and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines.
• Manage interfaces with PMC workstreams and stakeholders.
• Support schedule management, change control, and technical issue resolution.
• Facilitate engineering communications and project coordination activities.
• Monitor engineering execution to align with project objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Schedule management

Change management

Engineering communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PE license

PMP certification

Job description

Lead Project EngineerKBR 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 seeking a Lead Project Engineer to function as the day-to-day engineering integrator, coordinating activities across engineering disciplines and managing interfaces with other PMC workstreams. This role will support schedule management, technical issue resolution, change management, and engineering communication processes while ensuring that engineering execution remains aligned with project objectives and stakeholder expectations. **Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:** * Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines.* Manage engineering interfaces with PMC workstreams and stakeholders.* Support schedule management, change control, and technical issue resolution.* Facilitate engineering communications and project coordination activities.* Monitor engineering execution to ensure alignment with project objectives. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.* Minimum 10 years of engineering or project engineering experience.* Experience successfully coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams for capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.* Strong understanding of design execution, project delivery, and change management.* Experience supporting project planning and schedule management activities. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:** * Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated facilities.* Prior experience within PMC or Owner’s Representative organizations for capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.* Knowledge of project controls and risk management processes.* Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.* PE license or PMP certification. **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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits 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.