Title:
Sr. Principal Piping Designer - CATS & SPECS
At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end
engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining,
LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial
infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and
energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.
KBR is seeking a CATS & SPECS Piping Designer – E3D Catalogs & Specifications.
The CATS & SPECS Piping Designer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and
administering piping catalogs, specifications, and component libraries within
AVEVA E3D or comparable 3D design platforms.
This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of piping data used
across industrial projects, supporting engineering, procurement, and design
teams throughout project execution.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in piping design, catalog and
specification management, industry standards compliance, and multidisciplinary
project support, with the ability to provide technical leadership, troubleshoot
complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in 3D design workflows and data
management processes.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Develop, maintain, and administer piping catalogs and specifications within
the project's 3D design environment.
* Configure and manage piping component data, specifications, and engineering
standards to support project execution.
* Ensure consistency and quality of catalog and specification data across
projects and disciplines.
* Create and maintain piping class libraries, component attributes, and
associated reference data.
* Coordinate with Piping Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, and
Project Design teams to ensure accurate implementation of project
requirements.
* Support setup, validation, and troubleshooting of piping specifications
within E3D or equivalent 3D design systems.
* Develop and implement best practices for catalog and specification
management.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and project personnel
regarding catalog and specification development.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to piping data management
and 3D design workflows.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
* Minimum of 10 years of experience developing and maintaining piping catalogs
and specifications for industrial, energy, chemical, refining, LNG, or
related projects.
* Experience with AVEVA E3D Catalogs & Specifications is strongly preferred.
* Experience with equivalent 3D design platforms such as PDMS, SmartPlant 3D
(SP3D), CADWorx, Plant 3D, OpenPlant, or similar systems will be considered.
* Strong understanding of piping engineering principles, piping materials,
component standards, and industry codes.
* Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining piping classes, specification
databases, and component libraries.
* Working knowledge of ASME, ASTM, MSS, API, and other applicable piping
standards.
* Ability to interpret P&IDs, line lists, equipment data sheets, and
engineering specifications.
* Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams in a project
environment.
* Strong problem-solving, data management, and quality assurance skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Education & Skills:
* 10+ years of overall piping design and engineering project experience.
* Advanced experience with E3D Administration, Catalog Management, and
Specification Management.
* Experience with database management, automation tools, or scripting related
to catalog/specification development.
* Ability to lead corporate standardization initiatives and support multiple
projects simultaneously.
* Field and construction experience
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.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
[https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits]
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consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
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