Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an Electrical Engineer to supervise and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high‑quality design and delivery for industrial facility projects. The role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and hands‑on technical direction.

The candidate will plan, budget, and control segments of large engineering programs, travel to client sites for surveys, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in fields related to Engineering or Construction.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• In lieu of formal education, 15 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well versed in Microsoft suite of tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of electrical engineers and designers on projects for constructing new and renovated industrial facilities.
• Preferably for the chemical biofuel, biochemical and/or refining industries.
• Develop task analyses for engineering and design hours; work with project schedules and track earned value on completed electrical engineering and design.
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
• Travel to client operating plants for meetings and surveys; travel may be by car or plane.
• Access to client sites may require a drug screen and background check and may require additional safety training.
• PPE may be required for client sites.
• PE license is preferred.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer

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 Electrical Engineer to supervise and lead a group of engineers and provides technical direction over a group and is responsible for training, mentoring and/or quality checking project deliverables from less experienced team members. You will plan, budget, organize, and control an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program or an entire engineering scope. You may also be responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must have experience leading teams of electrical engineers and designers on projects for constructing new and renovated industrial facilities.
• Preferably for the chemical biofuel, biochemical and/or refining industries
• Experience is required related to the development of task analysis for engineering and design hours; working with project schedules and understanding the links to the other project disciplines; and tracking earned value on the completed electrical engineering and design
• Strong communication skills are required along with the ability to work in a team environment
• The candidate must be able to travel to client operating plants for client meetings and surveys of existing operating facilities. Travel may be by car or plane, and the candidate must be physically able to walk around industrial facilities and perform field surveys.
• Access to client sites will require a drug screen and background check and may require additional safety training, where needed.
• PPE may be required for client sites.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.

Must be proficient on the following technical topics:

• Power System Analysis
• Front End Engineering & Design
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Systems
• Motors
• Generators
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• VFDs
• UPSs
• Heat Tracing
• Lighting
• Hazardous Area Classifications
• Lightning Protection
• Electrical Schematics
• Physical Design Drawings
• the National Electrical Code.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• College degree, preferably in fields related to Engineering or Construction.
• 10+ years of experience required.
• In lieu of formal education, 15 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well versed in Microsoft suite of tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience 15+ years of professional working experience.

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 foster 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.