Solid Handling Engineer: Pneumatic & Mechanical Conveying

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Solid Handling Engineer with expertise in pneumatic and mechanical conveying systems to design, specify, and evaluate bulk material handling facilities. You will develop GA drawings, equipment datasheets, and bid packages while supporting FEED through commissioning.

Responsibilities include sizing, piping diagrams, and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams. A PE license is preferred and 10–15+ years in bulk solids handling is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred
• 10–15+ years of experience in bulk solids handling engineering
• Strong experience with Pneumatic conveying systems and belt/mechanical conveying
• Proven ability to develop GA drawings, equipment datasheets, technical requisitions and bid evaluations
• Solid understanding of bulk material properties and flow behavior
• Experience with conveyor sizing and pneumatic conveying calculations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer pneumatic conveying systems (dense/dilute phase; vacuum/pressure) for powders, granules, and pellets
• Design mechanical conveying systems including belt, screw conveyors, bucket elevators
• Prepare GA drawings and layouts; develop PFDs and P&IDs for bulk solids
• Develop equipment datasheets and bid packages; perform vendor evaluations
• Coordinate with process/mechanical/electrical disciplines through FEED to commissioning
• Support fabrication, installation, and startup; review vendor drawings for compliance

Skills

Pneumatic conveying

Belt conveyors

Screw conveyors

Bucket elevators

Weigh belt feeders

Rotary valves

Reclaimer/Stacker

Truck/Railcar loading

GA drawings

Equipment datasheets

Technical requisitions

Bid evaluations

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Solid Handling Engineer with expertise in pneumatic and mechanical conveying systems to design, specify, and evaluate bulk material handling facilities. You will develop GA drawings, equipment datasheets, and bid packages while supporting FEED through commissioning.

Responsibilities include sizing, piping diagrams, and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams. A PE license is preferred and 10–15+ years in bulk solids handling is desirable.