KBR, Inc. · 1 day ago
Solid Handling Engineer – Pneumatic & Mechanical Conveying Systems
Newark, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBR is a company providing sustainable technology solutions across asset life cycles. They are looking for a Solid Handling Engineer to design and evaluate bulk material handling systems, including pneumatic and mechanical conveying systems, and support projects from concept through detailed engineering and commissioning.
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Responsibilities
Design and engineer pneumatic conveying systems (dense phase, dilute phase, vacuum and pressure systems) for powders, granules, and pellets
Design and engineering mechanical conveying systems, including:
Belt conveyors
Screw conveyors
Bucket elevators
Weigh belt feeders and rotary valves
Reclaimer, Stacker
Truck/Railcar loading unloading system
Perform material flow and capacity calculations, pressure drop calculations, and equipment sizing
Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) related to bulk solids handling
Develop and review General Arrangement (GA) drawings and layouts
Coordinate equipment layouts considering maintenance access, safety, constructability, and operability
Interface with drafting/design teams to ensure drawings meet project requirements
Prepare equipment datasheets for bulk material handling equipment
Develop technical requisitions and bid packages for vendors
Perform technical bid evaluations and vendor comparisons
Participate in vendor meetings, clarifications, and design reviews
Support projects through FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases
Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil disciplines
Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup
Review vendor drawings and documents for compliance with project specifications
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (CEMA, ASME, NFPA, OSHA, ATEX where applicable)
Incorporate dust control, explosion protection, and safety interlocks in system design
Participate in HAZOP / safety reviews related to solids handling systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
10–15+ years of experience in bulk solids handling engineering
Strong experience with pneumatic conveying systems
Strong experience with belt conveyor and mechanical conveying systems
Proven ability to independently develop GA drawings
Proven ability to independently develop equipment datasheets
Proven ability to independently develop technical requisitions
Proven ability to independently develop bid evaluations
Solid understanding of bulk material properties and flow behavior
Experience with conveyor sizing and pneumatic conveying calculations
Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools)
Familiarity with vendor equipment and industry suppliers
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Preferred
Master's degree preferred but not required
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience in industries such as Chemicals, Minerals & mining, Cement, Power or bulk materials processing
Experience with dust collection systems, bag filters, cyclones, and scrubbers
Experience with closed-loop or inert gas pneumatic conveying systems
Benefits
401K plan with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Flexible spending account
Disability
Paid time off
Flexible work schedule
Company
KBR, Inc.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Stuart Bradie
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark W. Sopp
Executive Vice President
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