Sr. Principal Piping Designer - CATS & SPECS

KBR Careers; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers seeks a Sr. Principal Piping Designer for CATS & SPECS to lead catalogs and specifications in AVEVA E3D and related platforms. You will develop, maintain, and enforce piping data standards across multi-discipline teams, ensuring data integrity for major projects.

The role requires deep piping design expertise, standards knowledge, and a track record of guiding teams in data management and 3D design processes. On-site Newark, DE expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years producing and maintaining piping catalogs and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, MSS, API piping standards.
• Experience with E3D or comparable 3D design platforms.
• Ability to lead catalog/specification initiatives across projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications in the project 3D design environment.
• Configure piping data, specifications, and engineering standards for project execution.
• Ensure consistency and quality of catalog data across disciplines.
• Create piping class libraries, attributes, and reference data.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and design teams to meet requirements.
• Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of specifications in E3D or similar systems.
• Lead best-practice improvements for catalog/specification management.
• Provide mentorship to designers on catalog and specification development.
• Drive continuous improvement in piping data management and 3D workflows.

Skills

Piping design expertise

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mentorship

Data management

Quality assurance

Tools

AVEVA E3D Catalogs & Specifications

PDMS

SP3D

CADWorx

Plant 3D

OpenPlant

Job description

Title

Sr. Principal Piping Designer - CATS & SPECS

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 will include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Field and construction experience

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.

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