Project Engineer I – Buildings Projects

About the role

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is seeking a Project Engineer I to lead the planning, design, procurement, construction and commissioning of office towers, administration buildings and related infrastructure under PMC contracts in Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Manage engineering, procurement and construction contractors, ensuring delivery through concept design, FEED, detailed engineering, tendering, construction, commissioning and hand‑over.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, security, ICT, vertical transportation, interior fit‑out) to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Maintain project dashboards, monitor schedule and cost performance, and provide regular status reports to internal and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with client Basis of Design, local authority regulations, sustainability objectives and international codes.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Engineering (accredited) with at least 15 years of total experience.
• Minimum 10 years in infrastructure/buildings projects and 5 years in a senior project engineer or project manager role.
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment, preferably in the Middle East.

Required skills

• Project planning and execution
• Multidisciplinary design coordination
• Construction and commissioning management
• Proficiency with project management and BIM platforms