Pressure Vessel System (PVS) Engineer

Pressure Vessel System (PVS) Engineer

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Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is seeking a temporary Pressure Vessel Systems Engineer to support our SMAS II Program for KBR's Science and Space division. KBR provides lifting device and equipment (LDE) and pressure vessels and pressurized systems (PVS) engineering and engineering technicians at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This temporary assignment is anticipated to provide PVS engineering support at Goddard for up to three months.

Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision reviews, conducts, and evaluates pressure system engineering safety analyses and risk assessments; reviews submittals, design criteria, drawings, and documentation procedures for impacts and compliance with government standards and requirements and provides safety assessments.

Assists in performing safety/risk analyses and studies pertaining to pressure systems; determines safety requirements applicable to system design; conducts basic analyses identifying primary risk factors and hazard sources; identifies undesired effects which may occur during a system's life cycle.

Recommends abatement or mitigation actions to prevent hazards from resulting in accidents.

Assists in preparing systems analyses in accordance with Government codes and standards.

May attend design reviews and technical interchange meetings to provide safety assessments and technical support. Interpersonal relationship building and customer interfacing skills are desired.

Experience:

8 or more years of engineering experience.

Education/Training:

BS in Engineering (i.e., mechanical or fluids); MS in Engineering desired.

Basic Compensation:

$49.64/hr. - $109.58/hr.

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.