KBR

Process Engineering

AdvancedSimulationSpecialist

$135–185k ~AI est. Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Advanced Simulation Specialist at KBR. Skills: Advanced simulation, Process engineering, Dynamic simulation. Perform advanced dynamic and steady-state simulation studies. Support other advanced engineering studies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure customer satisfaction; Meet project objectives; Meet or exceed technical objectives; Meet or exceed schedule objectives; Meet or exceed financial objectives

Industry & Context.

Process Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Travel as required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in advanced simulation, Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and diverse technical teams, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Proven planning, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities, Written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering preferred, Experience within the hydrocarbon or process industries, Experience with Operator Training Simulators (OTS), Experience with other engineering simulation tools

What You'll Do.

Perform advanced dynamic and steady-state simulation studies

Support other advanced engineering studies

and continuously improve simulation products

and supervise junior engineers

Interface with internal teams and external clients

Develop and review functional specifications

Support proposal development

Ensure projects meet or exceed defined technical

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary project environment; Internal teams; External clients

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Planning, Organizing, Managing simulation activities

Full Job Description

**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 spec

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