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Lead Pressure Vessel Design Specialist

1013 KBR Technical Services, Inc.
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pressure Vessel Design Specialist position at 1013 KBR Technical Services, Inc.?

Title: Lead Pressure Vessel Design Specialist KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is looking for a Lead Vessel Design Specialist position to be a part of Wilmington Operations Center (WOC) Mechanical Engineering Department and reports to the Mechanical Department Manager. In this role, you will be expected to have visibility directly with the entire Engineering Leadership Team (ELT) in Wilmington as well as across KBR’s offices worldwide. You will also be expected to have demonstrated experience in both pressure vessels and field erected tanks across various industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, biofuels and biochemicals and power. You will work across all clients and industries, including but not necessarily limited to chemicals, specialty chemicals, oil and gas industries, refineries, bio-fuels, bio-chemicals and alternative energy industries such as carbon capture and hydrogen. This role is expected to function in a hybrid work environment and must have the ability to travel to client sites. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Provide technical assurance and design expertise for projects that affect all stationary equipment, which may include the selection, specification, design, construction, and start-up of ASME pressure vessels, shop and field erected flat bottom tanks (API 650 / 620) and other complex vessel designs. Knowledge of API, ASME and PIP codes and assistance to ensure projects and/or equipment meets industry codes, engineering practices and specifications. Provide advice on vessel and tank design details to our process engineering department when required. As one of Wilmington’s office team leaders for stationary equipment, you will be expected to provide overall leadership across all projects and participate in KBR’s Pressure Vessel Network of specialists. Resolve highly complex vessel design problems with the suppliers during design and fabrication. Provide technical oversight for all projects across the office including work share with high value centers. Train and mentor early-to-mid career engineers in all aspects of the stationary equipment’s life cycle. Take lead on other related strategic initiatives for the Mechanical department when requested. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Preferred Bachelors’ in Mechanical Engineering or another related field. 10 years (minimum) of experience in EPC industry. Will consider experience with chemical site team or project engineering backgrounds in related industries. Operations or Maintenance and Reliability experience is a plus. Professional Engineering License (P.E.) is preferred. Demonstrated competence in pressure vessel and field erected tank design software. Experience with ASME VIII 2 UDS preparation and design by analysis rules a plus. Fitness for service, FMECA, FEA, CFD analytical skills are considered a plus. Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and the ability to coordinate with them to meet design requirements. Ability to travel as needed to survey client sites. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with supervisory experience. Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

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