Engineering Manager

• Engineering Manager "Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
• Successful candidates may be considered for future opportunities subject to contract award and final client approval requirements.

About KBR

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets." Job Description: Project Engineering Manager Title: Project Engineering Manager Note: This position is part of KBR's strategic resource planning for anticipated project awards.

Responsibilities

• KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office Job Purpose Provide technical leadership and delivery oversight for FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM projects in the oil and gas sector.
• Driving technical excellence, governance, and delivery quality across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Align engineering activities with project objectives, schedule, and budget; ensure compliance with codes, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Promote best practices in engineering design, safety, and risk management.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, instrumentation, telecom, electrical, pipelines, materials and technical safety etc.) across FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM project phases using multi-office execution.
• Establish technical standards, design bases, and approve key engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
• Oversee scope management, resource planning, scheduling, progress reporting and cost control for engineering activities.
• Monitor engineering productivity, forecast engineering hours, manage scope growth and support management of change processes.
• Implement robust QA/QC processes, document control, and change management practices.
• Manage interfaces with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders; ensure timely issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, IEC as relevant) and project-specific requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, datasheets, specifications, models, and calculations; monitor design integrity and performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and standardization across projects.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities as needed; contribute to as-built documentation and project close-out activities.
• Develop and manage execution plans, resource estimates, and budgets for the engineering scope.
• Ensure technical integrity is maintained throughout project execution and manage critical design reviews including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability and Value Engineering workshops.
• Act as the primary engineering focal point with the customer, ensuring alignment of technical decisions, management of engineering change, and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices, champion innovation and value-added solutions. "> ">undefined Experience 20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, supporting FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM project delivery.
• Proven experience delivering brownfield projects within live operating facilities, including tie-ins, shutdown scopes, debottlenecking, revamp and production enhancement projects.
• Experience implementing engineering management systems, project execution procedures, stage-gate reviews and engineering assurance processes.
• Experience supporting FEED-to-EPC transitions and ensuring technical continuity through project execution.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience as Project Engineering Manager or in a comparable multidisciplinary engineering leadership role.
• Demonstrated track record leading large-scale FEED projects for upstream oil and gas processing facilities, including separation, crude stabilization, gas processing and production facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams of 50-100 personnel across multiple disciplines and locations on major capital projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a related field from an accredited university.
• Strong leadership in FEED/ Detailed Design project delivery.
• Experience utilizing modern engineering systems and digital delivery tools including Smart Plant, AVEVA, Hexagon, BIM/3D model review platforms and digital workflows.
• Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil and gas projects (ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience with scheduling, cost control, and earned value management at the project level.
• Strong commercial awareness, including engineering budgeting, forecasting, change management and productivity measurement.
• Ability to review complex engineering deliverables, perform risk assessments, and drive issue resolution.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, execution planning and technical presentations during bid and tender activities. "> ">undefined What We Offer: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Preferred

• Experience executing projects for Middle East operators, particularly within UAE, Iraq and Oman, is strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering projects for ADNOC Group companies is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with a major EPC, EPCM contractor delivering oil and gas projects, is strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Project Management or Business Administration is advantageous, Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PE, Chartered Engineer) are desirable.
• Advanced certifications in Project/ Engineering Management, HSE, or discipline-specific areas are advantageous.