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Title: Advanced Simulation 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 seeking an Advanced Simulation Specialist to join the process engineering team. As an Advanced Simulation Specialist, you will lead and execute advanced simulation studies supporting the design, construction, and operation of large-scale facilities, including fertilizer, petrochemical, LNG, refining, and related process plants. You will work within a multidisciplinary project environment to perform dynamic simulation studies and to support other advanced engineering initiatives.
This role involves planning, organizing, and managing simulation activities while continuously improving tools, applications, and work processes. You will train and mentor engineers, collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure that customer expectations and project objectives are met. The position may also include contributions to functional specifications, sales and business development activities, and preparation of technical and cost estimates.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Perform advanced dynamic and steady-state simulation studies for complex process facilities
Support other advanced engineering studies such as computational fluid dynamics, OTS support, and advanced control applications
Plan, organize, manage, and continuously improve simulation products, applications, and workflows
Train, mentor, and supervise junior engineers and simulation specialists
Interface with internal teams and external clients to ensure technical quality and customer satisfaction
Develop and review functional specifications and technical documentation
Support proposal development, sales efforts, and preparation of scope definitions, schedules, and estimates
Ensure projects meet or exceed defined technical, schedule, and financial objectives
Travel as required to support project and business needs
Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in advanced simulation, preferably within the hydrocarbon or process industries
Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and diverse technical teams
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven planning, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Hands-on experience with advanced simulation software such as: UniSim
HYSYS Dynamics
Aspen Plus
Aspen Custom Modeler
PIPENET
PIPESIM
SPS
Experience with Operator Training Simulators (OTS) and other engineering simulation tools is a plus
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.
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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.
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