Technical Professional - Heat Exchanger Design

Posted:
1/26/2026, 8:02:52 PM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Title:

Technical Professional - Heat Exchanger Design

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Independently responsible for developing design, specification, selection and services relating to Shell & Tube heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Reboilers, etc

  • Perform all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter with minimal guidance.

  • Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

  • Willing to travel globally and carry out short term assignments with other KBR offices/ client offices or with project site facility as needed to support projects.

SKILLSETS

Key responsibilities:

  • Thermal-hydraulic design calculations and analysis of new and existing heat exchangers using HTRI to evaluate performance.
  • Perform basic mechanical design calculation using  PV Elite to prepare thermal datasheet for Shell & Tube heat exchanger and Air Cooled heat exchangers including setting plan and tube layout.
  • Prepare datasheet and requisitions, carry out technical bid evaluations and review vendor documents, provide inspection support for different types heat transfer equipment, e.g. S&T exchanger, Air Cooled heat exchangers, Plate heat exchanger, Multitube heat exchanger, etc.
  • Good knowledge of major industry Codes and Standards (e.g., TEMA, ASME, API, etc.) applicable to Pressure Equipment.

KBR

Website: https://www.kbr.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

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