Job summary
KBR seeks a Principal Equipment Design Engineer in Al Khobar to lead mechanical equipment design for power generation projects. The role includes technical leadership, vendor review, procurement support and ensuring compliance for large-scale thermal power projects.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
- Prepare engineering execution plans, deliverable registers and manpower schedules.
- Review and approve equipment data sheets, specs, calculations and deliverables.
- Lead technical bid evaluations and provide procurement support for mechanical packages.
- Coordinate and approve vendor drawings and documentation.
- Manage multidisciplinary coordination, design reviews and constructability studies.
- Monitor engineering progress, manage technical risks and resolve complex issues.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with codes, standards and project requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in power generation projects.
- Experience with large-scale projects (700 MW and above).
- Experience in combined-cycle, cogeneration or conventional thermal plants.
- Professional certification (PE/CEng) is desirable.
- Experience designing rotating and/or static equipment is advantageous.
Skills
Mechanical designEquipment specificationFEEDProcurement supportVendor reviewASMEGT PROGateCycleProject managementRoot cause analysis
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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