Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing

KBR, Inc; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete Manufacturing in Newark, Delaware. You will lead large international projects and manage complex mechanical design efforts, ensuring sustainable technology deployment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the EPC industry. This hybrid role involves travel to client sites for project meetings and coordination.

KBR offers competitive benefits including a 401K plan, health insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the EPC or chemical/biofuels sector.
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) preferred.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and develop engineering execution plans.
• Manage preparation and review of mechanical specification packages.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Project management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete ManufacturingApplylocations: Newark, Delawaretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2125754**Title:**Package Engineer – Chemicals, Biofuels & Discrete ManufacturingKBR 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****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 BenefitsBelong, 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.