Control Systems Engineering (CSE) Senior Engineer

KBR; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Senior Engineer to lead the execution of DCS, instrumentation, and process analyzer scopes for oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical projects. You will collaborate with leaders, engineers, and clients to ensure design alignment and on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, EIT, and 5+ years in related fields, with strong communication and documentation skills. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 3+ years in industrial oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries.
• 3+ years in technical control systems and/or instrumentation engineering (total 5+ years).
• EIT certification required.
• Experience with process control specifications and control system design.
• Experience with managing suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the detail engineering execution project phase.
• Interact with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, and clients as required.
• Execute the engineering design per specifications and standards.
• Create requisitions for engineered items and develop spare parts lists.
• Review supplier documentation for accuracy and PO compliance.
• Communicate technical and commercial issues to lead engineer for changes.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EIT

PE or P.Eng.

Tools

DCS

PLC

SIS

BMS

Job description

Control Systems Engineering (CSE) Senior Engineer At KBR

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR is looking for a CSE – Senior Engineer who will be responsible for executing process control system scope including DCS, telecommunications, instrumentation, and process analyzers for small, medium, and large oil and gas, refining and petrochemical projects.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the detail engineering execution project phase.
• Use strong relationship building skills to interact with leadership, engineers, designers, document control, procurement, project controls, all other departments, and the client as required.
• Execute the engineering design in accordance with applicable specifications and standards to achieve project objectives.
• Create requisitions for engineered items and development of spare parts lists.
• Review supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance with the purchase orders.
• Communicate both technical and commercial issues to the lead engineer for change management.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3+ years of industrial oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industries experience
• 3+ years of experience in technical control systems and/or instrumentation engineering
• Total Minimum 5 years of experience
• EIT required
• Experience with process control specifications and control system design
• Experience with managing suppliers
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Attention to detail and the ability to ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Preferred Education & Skills:

• PE or P.Eng.
• Experience in process control systems and network architectures: DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS
• Experience in instrumentation
• Experience with electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, and panel schedules
• Knowledge of and exposure to telecoms, cyber security, and process analyzer engineering

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Hybrid 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.

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. In everything we do, we are guided by our 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 our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are 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. At KBR, We Deliver.