Lead Electrical Engineer

Technical Staffing Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Lead to supervise a group of engineers and designers, setting technical standards for electrical work on major EPC projects. Travel to sites and suppliers will be required as part of project delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, standards enforcement, and coordination with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of related experience; average 20+ years.
• PE or P.Eng. registration required.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally to project sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the electrical discipline on major EPC projects.
• Direct and develop assigned electrical engineering and design personnel.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Manage discipline staffing, budgets, and execution performance.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE or P.Eng. license

Tools

SmartPlant Electrical

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

KBR is seeking Senior Electrical Lead for large projects. Under broad direction, supervises, leads, and sets the technical standards for a group of engineers and designers. Conducts various aspects of performance management such as performance appraisal or counseling of employees with behavior or technical performance problems and assists in the interviewing, hiring, and assignment of new personnel in the discipline. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.

• Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Provide technical leadership for the electrical discipline on major EPC projects.
• Direct and develop assigned electrical engineering and design personnel.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and quality expectations on the project.
• Manage discipline staffing, budgets, and execution performance.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Required Education, Experience, & Skills:Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience, with an average experience of twenty (20+) years.
• PE or P.Eng. registration required.
• Domestic and possibly some international travel to visit jobsites and supplier factories.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Preferred Education & Skills:SmartPlant Electrical experience
• Electrical power system studies experience with OTI ETAP and SKM Power*Tools.
• Experience leading projects with home office Electrical budgets of 100,000+ hours