Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing

KBR Careers; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing to lead significant international projects. This role demands expertise in complex mechanical design and interdisciplinary coordination, ensuring efficient project execution in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant industry experience, including proficiency in packaged equipment systems associated with the chemical and biofuels sectors. KBR offers competitive benefits and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in EPC industry or chemical/biofuels operations.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) preferred.
• Experience with large packaged equipment systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop project engineering execution plans for complex packages.
• Manage preparation and review of mechanical specifications.
• Influence the entire procurement life cycle effectively.
• Maintain client and contractor relationships professionally.

Skills

Complex mechanical design

Interdisciplinary design coordination

Supervisory experience

Broad chemical and biofuels experience

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing

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 Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing to lead large international chemical/biofuels projects as Package Engineering Leader.

• A licensed Professional Engineer with proven track record of highly complex mechanical design efforts from conceptual design through construction support for world‑class Chemical and Biofuel clients. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a team leading new technology deployment on a wide range of sustainability initiatives for our key clients. In‑depth knowledge of mechanical equipment normally found in the chemical industries and biofuels industries along with industry codes is critical to provide leadership on these challenging projects.

The selected candidate will be expected to function primarily as a Lead Package Engineer.

These roles are expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites to attend walk‑downs, kick‑off meetings and design reviews.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Early project planning and coordination to develop project engineering execution plans for large complex process and manufacturing packages.
• Develop and manage the preparation, review and checking of mechanical specification packages in accordance with Client requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage and successfully influence the entire procurement life cycle while working closely with all disciplines.
• Ability to effectively manage the interdiscipline design coordination effort to ensure a seamless design unfolds during construction and commissioning.
• Managing development of complex multi‑discipline Construction packages including diagrams, drawings, equipment schedules, details, and Scopes of Work.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Track Project Scope and Schedule and notify project manager of deviation from original design, budget, or schedule.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Preferred Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• 10+ years (minimum) of experience in the EPC industry or chemical / biofuels operating companies. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations / Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is preferred.
• Proven experience with any of the following core areas:
  • Broad experience with any chemical’s technologies and / or biofuels experience.
  • Large complex packaged equipment systems such as thermal oxidizers, cooling towers, process units, plastics handling packages, extruders, material handling packages for biomass, waste materials, dust collections systems etc.
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines while providing proactive leadership on all interdiscipline design coordination efforts.
• Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites.

Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills With Supervisory Experience.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

This role contributes to KBR’s commitment to decarbonization, energy transition, and sustainability goals by designing and implementing packages that reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

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.

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.

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