Technical Professional - HVAC / Mechanical Engineer

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Technical Professional - HVAC / Mechanical Engineer in Delaware to contribute to HVAC engineering and project execution across industries. You will support design, specifications, calculations, and coordination within the Mechanical Engineering organization.

Ideally, you have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3–7 years of EPC/industrial experience, and are willing to pursue Professional Engineer licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3–7 years of engineering experience in EPC, industrial, chemical, biofuels, energy, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Ability and willingness to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering design and coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Support development, review, and QA of HVAC engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, and documentation.
• Assist projects with engineering execution activities including equipment lists, engineering databases, schedules, procurement support, and design coordination.
• Participate in all phases of project execution: conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of mechanical systems and project objectives.
• Support equipment procurement activities including technical requisitions, vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and recommendations.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and engineering surveys as required.
• Contribute to special assignments and technical initiatives aligned with development goals.
• Participate in training programs, ERGs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain compliance with standards and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary design

Travel willingness

PE licensure eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Professional - HVAC / Mechanical Engineer

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 looking for a Technical Professional - HVAC / Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a broad range of engineering and project execution activities while developing technical expertise within KBR's Mechanical Engineering organization. This position offers the opportunity to support projects across diverse industries, including biofuels, alternative energy, specialty chemicals, manufacturing, and industrial processing. You will gain exposure to multidisciplinary project environments, client-facing engineering activities, and industry-leading technologies through collaboration with strategic partners and global project teams. Developmental and rotational assignments may be incorporated based on business needs and the individual's technical interests and career goals.

Functional job responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and quality assurance of HVAC engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Assist projects and discipline leads with engineering execution activities, including equipment lists, engineering databases, schedules, procurement support, and design coordination efforts.
• Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integration of mechanical systems and project objectives.
• Support equipment procurement activities, including preparation of technical requisitions, vendor evaluations, bid reviews, and technical recommendations.
• Participate in field visits, site assessments, and engineering surveys as required.
• Contribute to special assignments and technical initiatives aligned with individual development goals and departmental needs.
• Participate in department training programs, technical seminars, employee resource groups (ERGs), and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements, and company procedures.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of engineering experience in EPC, industrial, chemical, biofuels, energy, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Ability and willingness to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering design and coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team environments and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client facilities as required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting chemical, biofuels, or industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in project engineering, plant engineering, operations, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Experience with HVAC systems design and equipment specification development.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage multiple priorities in a project environment.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

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 of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.