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Chief Technical Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Seniority
Executive
Country
IN
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Title:

Chief Technical 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 seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering professional to join our Chennai office as Chief Technical Engineer / Deputy Department Manager . The role will support the Department Manager in leading engineering execution, resource management, technical governance, and capability development across global Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refinery, Energy Transition, and Industrial Infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

Support the Department Manager in managing the Civil & Structural Engineering department.

Provide technical leadership for FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield projects.

Lead the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, foundations, pipe racks, equipment support structures, and industrial facilities.

Review and approve critical engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, and design reports.

Drive project delivery performance, quality, and schedule compliance.

Interface with clients, licensors, vendors, construction teams, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Lead recruitment, workforce planning, resource allocation, and employee development initiatives.

Mentor engineers and designers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

Support proposal development, estimation, and business growth activities.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and KBR quality procedures.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred).

25-30 years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering, including leadership roles.

Extensive experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, and Industrial projects.

Strong knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE, API, Eurocodes, and relevant international standards.

Proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SACS, SAP2000, Foundation 3D, SAFE, ETABS, and related engineering software.

Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and client-facing experience.

Excellent communication, mentoring, and team management skills.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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