Lead Project Engineer Offshore Island Project

About the role

KBR is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to manage engineering activities for an Offshore Island Project. The role is based in Abu Dhabi, with an initial relocation to the Spain office before returning to Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure project deliverables meet technical, schedule, and cost targets.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee multi‑disciplinary engineering activities during the Execute phase.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables align with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Act as the focal point between engineering disciplines, project management, and contractors.
• Monitor progress and quality of FEED deliverables across process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and HSE domains.
• Review and approve key engineering documents, design philosophies, and technical reports.
• Manage EPC contractor engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Support the Project Manager in achieving overall project objectives.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing engineering activities on offshore oil & gas projects.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of client standards, international codes, and HSE requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving FEED deliverables.

Required skills

• Process engineering
• Piping design
• Structural engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Instrumentation
• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a high‑visibility offshore project.
• International exposure with relocation to Spain.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.