KBR
Environmental and Social (E&S) Engineer-(Onsite)
- Location
- IRQ, Basra, Majnoon Oil Field, Al Basrah
- Job type
- Full-time
- Sector
- عام
- Posted
- 28 October 2026
About the role
Title:
Environmental and Social (E&S) Engineer-(Onsite)
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
KBR is looking for a Environmental and Social (E&S) Engineer to be based in Basra, Iraq – Daily Commute
MAIN MISSIONS
Bridge the gap between detailed engineering design and environmental/social commitments outlined in the project ESHIA report, ensuring zero non-compliance penalties and low environmental impact.
The position plays a leading role in coordinating EHS interfaces between the Water Infrastructure Project (WIP), Pipeline Project, HDEC, TotalEnergies, CPP, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Technical Review & Engineering Integration
Review engineering drawings and process designs (e.g., seawater intake location, chemical treatments) to ensure alignment with ESHIA commitments.
Evaluate and mitigate marine impacts, such as marine entrainment/impingement at seawater intakes.
Ensure chemical storage, dosing systems (e.g., chlorine, anti-scalants), and wastewater management plans adhere to international standards.
Compliance Management & Regulatory Permitting
Act as the primary technical point of contact for local environmental authorities, coastal management boards regarding EHSIA compliance.
Monitor, track, and close out conditions outlined in the Environmental Authorization / Permit to Work.
Conduct regular Environmental and Social audits of EPC subcontractors at construction and coastal construction sites.
Marine & Coastal Environmental Monitoring
Oversee baseline and construction-phase monitoring programs (water quality, turbidity, marine ecology, underwater noise, sediment quality).
Analyze data regarding the dispersion of discharged chemicals to ensure they stay within mixing zone limits.
Manage waste management plans specifically marine dredged materials and construction debris.
Social & Stakeholder Engagement
Coordinate the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan and any applicable community grievance redress mechanisms.
Manage impacts on local socio-economic activities, particularly managing interfaces with local fishing communities and marine vessel traffic.
Accountabilities
The Environmental and Social (E&S) Engineer is accountable for collaboration with TTE environmental and marine specialists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, and other engineers, as well as wi