Senior Technical Professional - Project Engineering

KBR, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

flexible spending account

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Senior Technical Professional - Project Engineering to lead technical and operational aspects of assigned projects. You will guide requirements, perform analyses, and manage scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with multiple teams.

This on-site role emphasizes independent problem solving, strong engineering fundamentals, and the ability to deliver high-quality results within a multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of relevant engineering and project experience.
• Knowledge of project management principles (scope, schedule, budget, risk).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and customer-facing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for projects and missions.
• Define, develop, and review project requirements documentation.
• Conduct technical studies and analyses to refine project execution plans.
• Monitor and manage scope, schedule, and budget for successful delivery.
• Coordinate activities between resource managers, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

Senior Technical Professional - Project Engineering

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 seeking a Senior Technical Professional - Project Engineering to provide technical and operational leadership for projects and missions within established program guidelines. This role is responsible for overseeing project requirements, coordinating resources, managing project execution, and ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved. The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering expertise, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced team members.

Functional Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for assigned projects and missions
• Define, develop, and review project requirements documentation
• Conduct technical studies and analyses to refine project requirements and execution plans
• Monitor and manage project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
• Coordinate activities between resource managers, supervisors, project teams, and stakeholders
• Ensure all required project reviews, approvals, and documentation are completed in accordance with company and customer requirements
• Perform project performance analyses and support lessons‑learned initiatives during project closeout
• Serve as a primary customer contact for assigned areas of responsibility, as applicable
• Apply engineering expertise and industry best practices to solve complex technical and project challenges
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, products, and services
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to less experienced engineers and team members
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives with manageable risks and resource requirements with a value up to $2M
• Build consensus and communicate complex or sensitive information effectively to internal and external stakeholders

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
• Typically requires 4 to 7 years of relevant engineering and project experience
• Environmental, Health, and Safety project experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge and experience within an engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions using existing technologies and processes
• Knowledge of industry best practices and the integration of engineering functions across multiple disciplines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support less‑experienced team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus
• Knowledge of market drivers, competitive factors, and industry trends that impact project execution and customer requirements
• Ability to effectively manage customer relationships and coordinate across multiple teams and organizations
• Experience leading small to mid‑sized engineering projects
• Experience serving as a customer‑facing technical representative
• Demonstrate successful coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of Project Portfolio Management (EcoSys) software and project controls is a plus

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• 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’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can belong, connect and grow.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.