Civil and Structural Lead

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions seeks a Civil and Structural Lead to provide technical oversight of site development, earthworks, utilities infrastructure, structural systems, and building foundations. You will ensure civil and structural designs align with project requirements, construction sequencing, and long-term operations.

Key responsibilities include coordinating the Civil Structural discipline with the project team, supporting design reviews and issue resolution, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of civil and structural experience on capital projects.
• Experience with site development, foundations, utilities and structural design.
• Knowledge of civil/structural standards and practices.
• Experience coordinating Civil Structural with multidisciplinary activities on large projects (>$500M TIC).
• Preferred: PE/SE registration and experience in Owner’s Representative or PMC roles for top-tier projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of the Civil Structural discipline with the greater project team.
• Support design reviews, technical issue resolution, and engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and client/industry standards.

Skills

Site development

Foundations

Utilities

Structural design

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration

Job description

Civil and Structural Lead

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

The Civil & Structural Lead provides technical oversight of site development, earthworks, utilities infrastructure, structural systems, and building foundations. This role ensures civil and structural designs align with project requirements, construction sequencing strategies, and long-term operational objectives.

Functional job responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of the Civil Structural discipline with the greater project team.
• Support design reviews, technical issue resolution, and engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and client & industry standards.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of civil and structural engineering experience on capital projects.
• Experience with site development, foundations, utilities, and structural design.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering standards and practices.
• Experience successfully coordinating Civil Structural with multidisciplinary engineering activities for capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated facilities.
• Prior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.
• Knowledge of site permitting and construction execution planning.
• Experience supporting startup and operational readiness activities.
• Familiarity with industrial structures and complex site developments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration.

KBR Benefits

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

ONE KBR Values

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of ourteam of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate functions. Not only are we committed to operating safely sustainably and equitably, but we have also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.