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≈ $108k – $218k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Houston)
Seniority
Principal · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 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.

Title:

Principal Process Engineer

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR is looking for a Principal Process Engineer to help support large capital projects.

Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of process engineering. The candidate should be able to work as part of a team or show leadership capabilities managing areas or systems within projects.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Leading a team of process engineers to work with process licensors and to advance a licensor basic engineering package to FEED quality

  • Experience executing a licensor package for downstream steam cracker derivatives aromatics units.

  • Experience creating process simulations and Heat and Material Balances.

  • PFD development

  • Working and coordinating with high value engineering centers

  • Familiarity with and able to execute or lead a team of process engineers for

    • P&ID development

    • Hydraulics calculations

    • Process vessel sizing

    • Overpressure analysis and relief calculations including flare load estimation and flare header sizing

  • Production of process design basis documents and various narratives

  • Managing workgroup schedules, budgets and progress

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering Required, master’s degree in chemical engineering preferred

  • Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience and an average of 10 to 20 experience

  • Knowledge of Aspen software suites.

KBR Benefits

KBR 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.

Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

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 of 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.

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