Principal Piping Designer

Title: Principal Piping Designer 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 seeking a Principal Piping Designer / Site Lead to serve in a hybrid role that combines advanced piping design responsibilities with site leadership duties. The position is expected to be approximately 90% focused on piping design activities and 10% dedicated to site lead responsibilities, providing technical oversight, coordination, and support for field execution activities. The successful candidate will independently apply advanced engineering design techniques, make decisions on complex engineering design challenges, and represent the organization in meetings and discussions to resolve critical technical issues or coordinate with engineers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. As the primary design resource, this individual will develop and review piping designs, ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other designers. In the Site Lead capacity, the candidate will serve as the on-site point of contact for design-related matters, supporting construction and operations teams, facilitating communication between project stakeholders, coordinating design issue resolution, and helping ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role requires a high degree of technical expertise, independent judgment, and leadership. The individual will be consulted extensively by project teams and management, with significant reliance placed on their technical interpretations, recommendations, and problem-sollving abilities. Through both design excellence and site leadership, this position contributes directly to project success and overall value creation. This position is located at a client site in La Porte, TX. No relocation or per diem will be offered. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Aid in developing piping discipline design schedules and updating regularly Work to meet any and all deadlines as required by project schedules Perform fieldwork, pulling measurements, locating tie‑ins, as‑building existing systems, etc. develop detailed scopes Create new and/or revise existing 2‑D MicroStation drawings (P&ID’s, arrangements, sections, details, supports, diagrams) Create arrangements, plans and isometrics using 3‑D software Assemble design packages (for piping/mechanical portion) including scope of work, transmittal, drawings, vendor information, and E3D generated bill of materials (pipe, pipe components, fasteners, gaskets, and pipe supports) Work from P&ID's, client specifications and vendor data to design complex piping systems for a chemical facility Conduct design reviews for construction, maintenance, and operations personnel using 2‑D drawings and E3D 3‑D software Ensure completed design is functional, maintainable and designed with safety and that all applicable codes have been followed and maintained Interface with other disciplines Work with Construction as needed during the installation of the project Review work of team members within pipe design Review project design estimates and work scopes for new projects Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Minimum of 5 years of PDMS/E3D experience Minimum of 8 years of piping design experience Proficient in MicroStation and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) preferred Great communication skills and ability to lead project reviews Ability to work within a multidisciplinary design team Field experience is preferred Candidate must be able to: Stand or sit for periods of up to 4 hours In case of an emergency wear a 5 minute escape pack, carry app. 8 lb. bottle of air to an evacuation point and then if necessary, carry the bottle while walking app. 10 minutes to an alternate evacuation point Climb stairs and ladders Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability KBR Benefits 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off flexible work schedule 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr KBR