Lead Process Engineer
Company
KBR
Location
SAU, Al Khobar, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Rakah, Building Patchi, Eastern Province, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jul 06, 2026
Listed via
KBR
Lead Process Engineer Overall Summary Lead Process Engineer with proven experience in the design of process units, pipelines, utilities and offsite facilities from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/process engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required. Reporting To: Discipline Management and Project Management Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum 15 years of experience in upstream Oil and Gas Facilities Design. Lead a team of about 10 - 15 Process Engineers and related discipline engineers and designers Shall have minimum 5 years of experience in HYSYS simulation of upstream Oil and Gas projects Scoping of projects, including process deliverables Review and approve process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, Design Basis, Process Narratives, Process Calculations, Equipment Specification documents, etc) Review and approve process engineering work plans Review and approve basis of design documents Estimate work-hours Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients Responsible for design integrity of process engineering scope, performance of assigned staff, and on-schedule delivery of the work within budget Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required Serve as technical resource to Process Engineers and related Discipline engineers and designers Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards (client, KBR and international) are correctly applied Qualifications & Years of Experience: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related field, and a minimum of 15 years’ of relevant engineering experience. Key Skills & Technical Competencies: Sound knowledge of basic engineering principles, P&ID/PFD development, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, safety devices Understanding of Process simulation methods (e.g. HYSYS, Pipenet) Familiarity with key SA engineering standards and procedures Ability to handle responsibility and complete projects within schedule Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design and equipment, familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable Must be proficient in English, oral and written Excellent technical presentation skills required 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. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of
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