Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead to lead a multidisciplinary team in Houston, driving design and execution of complex structural solutions for industrial and LNG projects.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, ensure alignment with construction practices and module yard requirements, and deliver safe, cost-effective designs across a diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• 20+ years of civil/structural EPC experience.
• Experience with LNG projects and modularization is preferred.
• Familiarity with LNG cryogenic piping, insulation, and safety standards is a plus.
• Licensure as a PE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs a large team of civil/structural engineers for project work.
• Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee the civil/structural project.
• Design, specify, and provide services for structures and foundations (concrete, steel, etc.).
• Conducts employee performance reviews and mentors junior professionals.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Performs work with standard engineering practices and complex coordination needs.
• Coordinates with construction practices and module yards.
• Provides technical guidance to designers and junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Civil/Structural engineering

Project execution

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Title:
Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group 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.

KBR is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead to join our Houston team and play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of complex industrial and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary civil/structural engineering team while overseeing all phases of structural design and execution. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities, driving engineering excellence, mentoring junior professionals, and ensuring alignment between design, construction practices, and fabrication/module yard requirements. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to the delivery of innovative, safe, and cost-effective structural solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Functional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• - Oversees and directs a large team of civil / structural engineers for project work.
• - Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee the civil / structural project
• - Responsible for designing, specifying, and providing services related to structures and foundations made of concrete, steel, wood, or engineered products for structures, platforms, bridges, pipe racks, buildings, etc.
• - Responsible for conducting employee performance reviews and coaching and developing entry-level professionals.
• - Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• - Performs work involving standard engineering practices, but it may also include complex features such as conflicting design requirements, and intricate coordination needs.
• - Coordination and alignment with construction practices and module yards
• - Offers technical guidance to designers and novice engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• - Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering
• - Over 20 years of civil/structural experience with an EPC company, averaging between 20 and 25 years.
• - Execution of large-scale LNG projects with modularization strategies.
• - Familiarity with cryogenic piping systems, insulation/fireproofing requirements, and LNG safety standards.
• - Large foundation design
• - Requires adequate professional experience to demonstrate competence as a fully trained professional.
• - Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.

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 of 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.