Senior Process Engineer - Technology Solutions

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Senior Process Engineer - Technology Solutions

Senior Technical Professional – Technology Solutions

KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Within KBR, Technology Solutions is at the forefront of both traditional and energy‑transition technologies, developing and delivering proprietary process technologies and high‑value consulting services that support the global move toward lower‑carbon energy systems.

The Role

KBR Technology Solutions is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Process Engineer to join our process engineering technology group based at the London Technology Centre (LTC) in Leatherhead.

As a senior process engineer, you will contribute to the development and application of clean ammonia, hydrogen, and low‑carbon process technologies, working alongside experienced engineers and subject‑matter experts who are recognised world-leaders in their field.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will support projects and technology development across the full asset life cycle — from early concept through engineering and operation — with a strong focus on ammonia and hydrogen value chains, including:

• Conventional (grey) ammonia and hydrogen technologies
• Low‑carbon ammonia and hydrogen, including green ammonia, blue ammonia, and blue hydrogen
• Revamp and optimisation of existing assets to increase capacity, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon intensity
• Emerging low‑carbon technologies, such as ammonia cracking, methane pyrolysis, carbon capture

You’ll be part of a diverse and collaborative team, working closely with fellow engineers, and technical SMEs to deliver high‑impact solutions for global clients.

What You’ll Learn

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across all stages of project and technology development, including:

• Process simulation, mass and energy balances, and equipment design
• Development and application of KBR proprietary process technologies
• Concept selection, techno‑economic assessment, and feasibility studies
• Detailed process design, HAZOP support, and project execution
• Working in multi‑disciplinary, international project teams
• Understanding how clean ammonia and hydrogen projects are developed both technically and commercially

What We Offer

• Accreditation support through the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), helping you work towards Chartered Engineer status

• The chance to contribute to high-impact, sustainable engineering projects
• Competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare, pension, and flexible working options
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity of thought and innovation

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about process engineering, proactive and motivated and who demonstrate:

• A degree or higher in Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• Strong experience in process simulation (Aspen Plus is desirable), process design and technology development
• Strong experience in clean ammonia, hydrogen, and low‑carbon technologies
• Curiosity, analytical thinking, and a desire to solve complex engineering problems
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work effectively in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary, and multicultural teams
• Initiative, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn

Here are some of the benefits you can expect:

• Competitive starting salary with regular reviews.
• Pension scheme.
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible holiday policy.
• Agile working week.

 

KBR Company Information

 

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

 

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

 

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
 

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

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