Principal Pipeline Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides solutions across the asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and smart solutions for planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer to serve as a recognized technical authority and subject matter expert for pipeline engineering projects. Under broad direction, the role provides strategic technical leadership, makes decisions and recommendations with significant organizational impact, and supports complex pipeline projects from concept development through startup and commissioning. The position interfaces with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and executive leadership while driving technical excellence, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and project success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 10 years of pipeline engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise supporting large-scale oil, gas, liquids, carbon capture, hydrogen, or industrial pipeline infrastructure projects.
Proven experience leading pipeline projects from concept selection through startup and commissioning.
Strong experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated expertise in pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, stress analysis, material selection, specification development, route selection, and integrity management.
Proficiency with Bentley OpenFlows HAMMER, AFT Fathom, Caesar II, PIPE-FLO, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation.
Extensive knowledge and practical application of ASME B31.4, B31.8, and B31.3 pipeline and piping codes.
Strong familiarity with API 5L, API 1104, API 570, and API 1160 standards related to pipeline design, construction, inspection, and integrity management.
Working knowledge of NACE/AMPP corrosion control standards, DOT PHMSA regulatory requirements, OSHA regulations, and environmental permitting processes.
Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to influence clients, project leadership, regulatory agencies, and executive stakeholders.
Recognized capability to resolve complex technical issues and provide authoritative engineering recommendations with significant business impact.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.

Responsibilities

Lead pipeline projects from concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and startup.
Provide technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects.
Serve as the technical authority for pipeline design, integrity, hydraulics, materials engineering, and regulatory compliance.
Perform and oversee pipeline wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, hydraulic modeling, material selection, and pipe specification development.
Develop, review, and approve engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, datasheets, and design documentation.
Conduct pipeline routing studies and optimization assessments considering environmental, constructability, operational, permitting, and commercial requirements.
Use industry-standard engineering software to support design development, hydraulic analysis, stress evaluations, routing, and system performance assessments.
Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, design audits, HAZOPs, and value engineering evaluations.
Ensure pipeline systems comply with applicable industry codes and standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental permitting requirements.
Interface with clients, operations personnel, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to address technical challenges and secure required approvals.
Provide technical expertise and support for business development, proposals, project planning, and client presentations.
Lead investigations and root cause analyses related to pipeline performance, integrity, reliability, and operational issues.
Mentor and develop engineering personnel and promote technical excellence and the sharing of best practices.
Provide consulting and advisory services as a recognized subject matter expert in specialized pipeline engineering matters.