JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING MANAGER

Title: Engineering Manager
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

EXPERIENCE

• Experience: 20+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering large-scale FEED/detail projects and effective engineering leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in a related field.
• Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PE, Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Advanced certifications in project/engineering management, HSE, or discipline-specific areas are advantageous.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong leadership in FEED/Detail engineering and project delivery.
• Proficiency with multi-discipline design tools and workflows; experience in piping, process, mechanical, and electrical interfaces.
• Familiarity with MOC/Change control, document control, and QA/QC standards.
• Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil & gas projects (ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience with scheduling, cost control, and earned value management at the project level.
• Ability to review complex engineering deliverables, perform risk assessments, and drive issue resolution.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

JOB PURPOSE

• Provide strategic leadership and overall execution oversight for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Drive technical excellence, governance, and delivery quality across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Align engineering activities with project objectives, schedule, and budget; ensure compliance with codes, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Mentor senior engineers, build high-performance teams, and promote best practices in engineering design, safety, and risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, instrumentation, electrical) across FEED and detail phases.
• Establish technical standards, design bases, and reference architectures; approve key engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
• Oversee scope management, manpower planning, scheduling, and cost control for engineering activities.
• Implement robust QA/QC processes, document control, and change management practices (MOC/Change Requests).
• Manage interfaces with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders; ensure timely issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, IEC where relevant) and project-specific requirements.
• Review and approve drawings, datasheets, specifications, models, and calculations; monitor design integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and standardization across projects.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities as needed; contribute to as-built documentation.
• Develop and manage execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets for the engineering scope.
• Lead talent development, performance reviews, and succession planning for the engineering organization.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices; champion innovation and value-added solutions.