Job summary
KBR in Al Khobar is hiring a Lead Pipeline Engineer to head onshore pipeline engineering work. The role involves leading a large team and delivering Pre‑FEED, FEED and detailed pipeline design, route studies and construction support.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage a large onshore pipeline engineering team (15+ members).
- Perform pre-FEED, FEED and detailed pipeline design activities.
- Conduct route selection and pipeline optimization studies.
- Apply pipeline scraping philosophy and related analyses.
- Carry out pipeline calculations (road crossings, upheaval buckling, buoyancy, combined stresses).
- Support construction queries with practical, standards-compliant solutions.
- Ensure work meets applicable international standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, DNV, NACE).
- Coordinate multiple tasks to meet project milestones.
Requirements
- Engineering degree in Mechanical or related field.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in onshore pipeline design (Pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Design).
- Experience leading large teams (15+ members).
- Experience in pipeline route selection and optimization studies.
- Proficient in pipeline scraping philosophy and related analyses.
- Strong pipeline calculation skills (road crossings, upheaval buckling, buoyancy, combined stresses).
- Familiarity with international standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NACE, DNV).
- Strong communication, problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Skills
Pipeline designRoute selectionScraping philosophyPipeline stress analysisASMEAPIDNVNACECivil 3D3D modelling
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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