Sr. Principal Designer, CATS & SPECS Piping

KBR, Inc; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Designer for CATS & SPECS Piping to develop and govern piping catalogs and specifications within AVEVA E3D or equivalent platforms.

You will lead data quality across projects, mentor designers, and ensure standards compliance for industrial, LNG, and refinery initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in piping data management, catalog administration, and cross-discipline collaboration to support engineering, procurement, and design teams throughout

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing and maintaining piping catalogs and specifications for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications within the project's 3D design environment.
• Coordinate with Piping Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, and Project Design teams to ensure accurate implementation of project requirements.
• Create and maintain piping class libraries, component attributes, and reference data.
• Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of piping specifications within E3D or equivalent 3D design systems.
• Develop and implement best practices for catalog and specification management.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and project personnel on catalog/spec development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to piping data management and 3D design workflows.

Skills

Piping design

Catalog management

Specification management

P&ID interpretation

Tools

AVEVA E3D Catalogs & Specifications

PDMS

SP3D

CADWorx

Plant 3D

OpenPlant

Job description

Sr. Principal Designer, CATS & SPECS Piping At KBR, We Deliver

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR is seeking a CATS & SPECS Piping Designer – E3D Catalogs & Specifications. The CATS & SPECS Piping Designer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering piping catalogs, specifications, and component libraries within AVEVA E3D or comparable 3D design platforms. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of piping data used across industrial projects, supporting engineering, procurement, and design teams throughout project execution. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in piping design, catalog and specification management, industry standards compliance, and multidisciplinary project support, with the ability to provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in 3D design workflows and data management processes.

Functional job responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications within the project's 3D design environment.


• Configure and manage piping component data, specifications, and engineering standards to support project execution.


• Ensure consistency and quality of catalog and specification data across projects and disciplines.


• Create and maintain piping class libraries, component attributes, and associated reference data.


• Coordinate with Piping Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, and Project Design teams to ensure accurate implementation of project requirements.


• Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of piping specifications within E3D or equivalent 3D design systems.


• Develop and implement best practices for catalog and specification management.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and project personnel regarding catalog and specification development.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to piping data management and 3D design workflows.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing and maintaining piping catalogs and specifications for industrial, energy, chemical, refining, LNG, or related projects.


• Experience with AVEVA E3D Catalogs & Specifications is strongly preferred.


• Experience with equivalent 3D design platforms such as PDMS, SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), CADWorx, Plant 3D, OpenPlant, or similar systems will be considered.


• Strong understanding of piping engineering principles, piping materials, component standards, and industry codes.


• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining piping classes, specification databases, and component libraries.


• Working knowledge of ASME, ASTM, MSS, API, and other applicable piping standards.


• Ability to interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data sheets, and engineering specifications.


• Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams in a project environment.


• Strong problem-solving, data management, and quality assurance skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Education & Skills

• 10+ years of overall piping design and engineering project experience.


• Advanced experience with E3D Administration, Catalog Management, and Specification Management.


• Experience with database management, automation tools, or scripting related to catalog/specification development.


• Ability to lead corporate standardization initiatives and support multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

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 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.

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.