Electrical Lead

KBR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Electrical Lead to provide oversight of electrical power distribution systems, infrastructure, reliability strategies, and integration with facility automation. You will ensure designs support resilience, maintainability, and future expansion, leading coordination across the project team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience on industrial capital projects, and familiarity with Codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical systems on industrial capital projects.
• Experience with power distribution, utility systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices.
• Experience coordinating Electrical with multidisciplinary activities on capital projects >$500M TIC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integration of electrical 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

Electrical distribution

Capital project experience

Power systems

Codes and standards

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Job description

Electrical 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 Electrical Lead provides oversight of electrical power distribution systems, electrical infrastructure, reliability strategies, and integration with facility automation systems. This role ensures electrical designs support operational resilience, maintainability, and future facility expansion requirements.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate integration of electrical 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 Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with electrical systems on industrial capital projects.
• Experience with power distribution, utility systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices.
• Experience successfully coordinating Electrical 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 automation interfaces and power reliability strategies.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Familiarity with emergency power and critical operation systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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.