Principal Process Engineer

Principal Technical Professional Engineer- Process Title: Principal Technical Professional Engineer- Process Job Title Principal Technical Professional Process Engineers Division and/or Project Hook 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. Summary Section We are looking for an experienced Chemical Process Engineer, preferably with prior experience in a Technology Licensor organization, having strong exposure to Basic Design / BED, FEED and Detailed Engineering & Construction (DEC) activities. The candidate should be capable of independently handling process engineering activities and coordinating with clients, engineering contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Responsibilities: Preparation and review of Design Basis, Heat & Material Balance (HMB), PFDs, P&IDs and UFDs. Process simulation and modelling using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus. Equipment sizing and preparation/review of Process Datasheets (PDS) for vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, separators, filters and other process equipment. Hydraulic calculations, including line sizing, pressure-drop calculations, control valve/process hydraulics and pump/system hydraulics. Preparation and review of Utility Summary, Effluent/Emission Summary, Equipment List and Line List. Relief and depressurization calculations, relief-load summary and other process safety-related calculations. Development/review of process control, safeguarding, operating and start-up/shutdown philosophies/narratives. Process engineering inputs to equipment layout, plot plan, piping, instrumentation and other engineering disciplines. Participation in PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP, SIL and other technical/design and process safety reviews, including closure of process-related actions. Review of EPC/engineering contractor and vendor/package deliverables for compliance with licensor requirements, process design basis and technology requirements. Preparation/review of process specifications, technical requisitions and vendor technical evaluations, as applicable. Resolution of technical queries, deviations and process issues during BED, FEED and DEC. Process support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing and troubleshooting. Coordination and technical interface with clients, EPC contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills: The candidate should have 12–15 years of relevant Chemical/Process Engineering experience, with strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience across BED, FEED and DEC project stages. Hands-on site experience, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, plant start-up/shutdown and process troubleshooting, is required. The candidate should also have experience in polymer/plastics technologies, such as PE, HDPE, PP or similar polymer systems. Prior experience in a Technology Licensor / Process Technology organization is preferred. Exposure to solids/slurry handling, filtration, drying and material handling systems will be an added advantage. The candidate should possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, be capable of independently handling assigned responsibilities, and effectively interface with clients, EPC contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams. Joining: Candidate should be available to join at short notice / as early as possible. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Experience Level Senior Level