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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.\nKBR is seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer to serve as a recognized technical authority and subject matter expert for pipeline engineering projects. Under broad direction, this 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 Principal Pipeline Engineer interfaces with clients, regulatory agencies, project teams, and executive leadership while driving technical excellence, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and project success.\nFunctional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nLead pipeline projects from concept development through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and startup.\nProvide technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects.\nServe as the technical authority for pipeline design, integrity, hydraulics, materials engineering, and regulatory compliance.\nPerform and oversee pipeline wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, hydraulic modeling, material selection, and pipe specification development to ensure safe and reliable system performance.\nDevelop, review, and approve engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, datasheets, and design documentation.\nConduct pipeline routing studies and optimization assessments that consider environmental, constructability, operational, permitting, and commercial requirements.\nUtilize industry-standard engineering software such as Bentley OpenFlows HAMMER, AFT Fathom, Caesar II, PIPE-FLO, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation to support design development, hydraulic analysis, stress evaluations, routing, and system performance assessments.\nLead technical reviews, risk assessments, design audits, HAZOPs, and value engineering evaluations to improve project execution and reliability.\nEnsure pipeline systems are designed and executed in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, API 5L, API 1104, API 570, API 1160, NACE/AMPP standards, DOT PHMSA regulations, OSHA requirements, and environmental permitting requirements.\nInterface directly with clients, operations personnel, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to address complex technical challenges and secure required approvals.\nProvide technical expertise and support for business development activities, proposals, project planning, and client presentations.\nLead investigations and root cause analyses related to pipeline performance, integrity, reliability, and operational issues.\nMentor and develop engineering personnel while promoting technical excellence and the sharing of best practices across the organization.\nFunction as a recognized subject matter expert, providing consulting and advisory services on specialized pipeline engineering matters.\nRequired Education, Experience & Skills:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution; Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred.\nMinimum 10 years of pipeline engineering experience with demonstrated expertise supporting large-scale oil, gas, liquids, carbon capture, hydrogen, or industrial pipeline infrastructure projects.\nProven experience leading pipeline projects from concept selection through startup and commissioning.\nStrong experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholder groups.\nDemonstrated expertise in pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, stress analysis, material selection, specification development, route selection, and integrity management.\nProficiency with pipeline engineering and analysis software including Bentley OpenFlows HAMMER, AFT Fathom, Caesar II, PIPE-FLO, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and MicroStation.\nExtensive knowledge and practical application of ASME B31.4, B31.8, and B31.3 pipeline and piping codes.\nStrong familiarity with API 5L, API 1104, API 570, and API 1160 standards related to pipeline design, construction, inspection, and integrity management.\nWorking knowledge of NACE/AMPP corrosion control standards, DOT PHMSA regulatory requirements, OSHA regulations, and environmental permitting processes.\nExcellent communication and consulting skills with the ability to influence clients, project leadership, regulatory agencies, and executive stakeholders.\nRecognized capability to resolve complex technical issues and provide authoritative engineering recommendations with significant business impact.\nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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 of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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