Senior Environmental Engineer

KBR Inc

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Capital Project, Career Counseling, Chemical Engineering, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction Planning, Construction Support, Consulting, Data Collection, Engineering, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Industrial Design, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Petrochemicals, Pollution Prevention, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Management, Sustainability, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Water Pollution, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
22 days ago

Title:

Senior Environmental Engineer

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 looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to help support large capital projects.

Under general supervision, independently applies advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers and is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Well versed in reviewing, understanding, and applying environmental regulations and requirements for projects.

  • Capable of performing air emissions calculations and compiling data in support of Air Permits with limited oversight, including Criteria Pollutants, GHGs, and HAPs.

  • Experience with preparing air permit applications in the US, including BACT review.

  • Experience in air dispersion modeling and preparing the inputs for modeling for clients conducting their own modeling.

  • Conducting regulatory and permitting reviews specific to site location(s) proposed by client, for various US states and also internationally.

  • Understanding of requirements for air permitting for PSD and Nonattainment reviews, and Title V with guidance from a principal engineer.

  • Generation of project specific Environmental Design Basis, Philosophies, and Standards with support of a principal engineer.

  • Understanding of World Bank, Equator Principles, and IFC requirements and guidelines.

Experience with some or all of the below activities is also requested.

  • Development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and all relevant coordination and support associated with Construction activities.

  • Development of SPCC Plans associated with Construction activities.

  • Calculates and plans for wastewater and stormwater containment and management in coordination with other engineering disciplines.

  • Calculates and compiles data in support of Wastewater Discharge and Wetlands permits.

  • A chemical engineer with experience in industrial wastewater treatment design and overlap with some of the above activities is also welcome to apply.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive environmental engineering experience

  • Demonstrated EPC project experience, preferably on large or complex industrial projects

  • Strong knowledge of:

  • Environmental permitting processes

  • Air quality, water/wastewater, hazardous and non-hazardous waste

  • Environmental monitoring and reporting

  • Proven experience working in multidisciplinary EPC teams

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • Experience in one or more of the following sectors:

  • LNG

  • Oil & gas

  • Petrochemical or chemical processing

  • Power generation

  • Renewable energy

  • Heavy industrial or infrastructure projects

  • Experience supporting international EPC projects or clients

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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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en