Chief Technical Engineer

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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 seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering professional to join our Chennai office as Chief Technical Engineer / Deputy Department Manager. The role will support the Department Manager in leading engineering execution resource management technical governance and capability development across global Oil & Gas LNG Petrochemical Refinery Energy Transition and Industrial Infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Department Manager in managing the Civil & Structural Engineering department.

• Provide technical leadership for FEED Detailed Engineering EPC and Brownfield projects.

• Lead the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures foundations pipe racks equipment support structures and industrial facilities.

• Review and approve critical engineering deliverables calculations specifications and design reports.

• Drive project delivery performance quality and schedule compliance.

• Interface with clients licensors vendors construction teams and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Lead recruitment workforce planning resource allocation and employee development initiatives.

• Mentor engineers and designers fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

• Support proposal development estimation and business growth activities.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards client specifications and KBR quality procedures.

Qualifications including Required Education Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering (Masters Degree in Structural Engineering preferred).

• 25-30 years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering including leadership roles.

• Extensive experience in Oil & Gas LNG Refinery Petrochemical Fertilizer and Industrial projects.

• Strong knowledge of ACI AISC ASCE API Eurocodes and relevant international standards.

• Proficiency in SACS SAP2000 Foundation 3D SAFE ETABS and related engineering software.

• Proven leadership stakeholder management and client-facing experience.

• Excellent communication mentoring and team management skills.

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