KBR

Sustainable Technology Solutions

Civil/StructuralDesigner

Newark, Delaware, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Civil/Structural Designer at KBR. Skills: Civil Structural Designer, industrial project experience, 3D design tools, steel and concrete design detailing, foundations, industrial structures. Develop detailed civil, structural, and architectural drawings for industrial facilities (concrete, steel, foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, buildings). Produce Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing packages in accordance with project specifications, codes, and standards”

What You'll Achieve.

support the design and delivery of complex facilities; independently develop high‑quality civil and structural design deliverables; ensure constructability; ensure quality and compliance

Industry & Context.

Sustainable Technology Solutions
Problems you'll solve

resolve technical issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience as a Civil Structural Designer in industrial environments (oil & gas, chemicals, power, manufacturing, LNG, hydrogen, or similar), Ability to read and interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and vendor drawings, Excellent communication skills, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to Have

Advanced proficiency with experience with 3D design tools (e. g. , SmartPlant, AVEVA E3D, Revit, Tekla) strongly preferred, knowledge of steel and concrete design detailing, foundations, and industrial structures, understanding of constructability, field execution considerations, and safety requirements

What You'll Do.

Develop detailed civil

and architectural drawings for industrial facilities (concrete

Produce Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing packages in accordance with project specifications

Prepare and maintain structural design calculations

and design documentation

Develop construction specifications

and design deliverables supporting procurement and construction

Support field investigations

and condition develop repair plans and recommendations based on field findings

Coordinate design activities with civil

and process disciplines

Interface with engineers

and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure constructability

Apply industry codes and standards (AISC

local codes) to design work

Support design reviews

and drawing checks to ensure quality and compliance

Mentor junior designers and contribute to continuous improvement of design practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; Coordinate design activities with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and process disciplines; Interface with engineers, project managers, and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure constructability; Support design reviews, model reviews, and drawing checks to ensure quality and compliance

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

**Title:** Civil/Structural Designer 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 a Civil Structural Designer with 10+ years of industrial project experience to support the design and delivery of complex facilities. The successful candidate will independently develop high‑quality civil and structural design deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support projects from concept through construction. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: ​ * Develop detailed civil, structural, and architectural drawings for industrial facilities (concrete, steel, foundations, equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, buildings). * Produce Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing packages in accordance with project specifications, codes, and standards. * Prepare and maintain structural design calculations, material take‑offs, and design documentation. * Develop construction specifications, scopes of work, and design deliverables supporting procurement and construction. * Support field investigations, site walks, and condition assessments; develop repair plans and recommendations based on field findings. * Coordinate design activities with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and process disciplines. * Interface with engineers, project managers, and clients to resolve technical issues and ensure constructability. * Apply industry codes and standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE, OSHA, IBC, local codes) to design work. * Support design reviews, model reviews, and drawing checks to ensure quality and compliance. * Mentor junior designers and contribute to continuous improvement of design practices. Required E

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