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Chief Technical Engineer

KBR • Military • Missiles • Bachelor's Degree • 23 days ago
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≈ $25k – $57k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Chennai)
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Architect · 25+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.

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KBR

KBR is an engineering, science and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering government services, defense and space mission support, process technology licensing and engineering for energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it works across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, and in September 2025 announced the spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. It hires process, piping, instrumentation, structural and HSE engineers, project and construction managers, logistics and commercial specialists, and finance, tax and IT staff.
kbr.com • HQ: Houston, United States • Air Defense • Missiles • Military • 1001-5000 employees
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Chief Technical 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 seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering professional to join our Chennai office as Chief Technical Engineer / Deputy Department Manager. The role will support the Department Manager in leading engineering execution, resource management, technical governance, and capability development across global Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refinery, Energy Transition, and Industrial Infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Department Manager in managing the Civil & Structural Engineering department.

  • Provide technical leadership for FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects.

  • Lead the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, foundations, pipe racks, equipment support structures, and industrial facilities.

  • Review and approve critical engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, and design reports.

  • Drive project delivery performance, quality, and schedule compliance.

  • Interface with clients, licensors, vendors, construction teams, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Lead recruitment, workforce planning, resource allocation, and employee development initiatives.

  • Mentor engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

  • Support proposal development, estimation, and business growth activities.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and KBR quality procedures.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred).

  • 25-30 years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering, including leadership roles.

  • Extensive experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, and Industrial projects.

  • Strong knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE, API, Eurocodes, and relevant international standards.

  • Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SACS, SAP2000, Foundation 3D, SAFE, ETABS, and related engineering software.

  • Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and client-facing experience.

  • Excellent communication, mentoring, and team management skills.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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