Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston to perform electrical design, analysis, and project coordination on major capital projects.

You will work under a lead electrical engineer, provide guidance to designers, and handle complex electrical system tasks across power, lighting, and automation scopes. The role requires a 4-year electrical engineering degree and at least 5 years of related experience in oil and gas or petrochemicals, with domestic travel possible and a

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably in oil and gas, refining, or petrochemicals.
• Domestic travel to jobsites and supplier factories; international travel possible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to interact with stakeholders.
• Electrical equipment purchasing experience.
• Load list / Load summary, LV one-lines, and MCC schematics experience.

Responsibilities

• Study, design, specification, and services for electrical systems including power, cabling, lighting, MCCs, and grounding.
• Lead or contribute to design development, testing, and calculation/specification work of limited scope.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Address complex design requirements and coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Ensure competence as a fully trained professional through experience.
• Lead a functional area on small projects or segments of larger projects, including planning and budgeting.

Skills

Communication skills

Purchasing experience

Load lists & MCC schematics

Travel readiness

Oil and gas industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OTI ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Electrical / Octave Facets Electrical

Job description

Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer

At KBR, We Deliver.

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 Senior Electrical Engineer to perform engineering tasks under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for study, design, specification and services related to electrical systems including power systems performance and control, cabling and wiring, lighting, motor control centers design and development, communications systems, cathodic protection, grounding, lightning protection, heat tracing, etc.

• Assignments usually include one or more of the following: design and development, testing of materials, preparation or checking of design calculations and specifications, studies, research investigations, report preparation, and other activities of limited scope.

• Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers

• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements

• Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional.

• Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project. As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferred within the oil and gas, refining, and/or petrochemical industry

• 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.

• Electrical equipment purchasing experience

• Load list/Load summary, LV one-lines, and MCC schematics experience

Preferred Education & Skills:

• Electrical Power System studies experience with OTI ETAP and SKM Power Tools

• AutoCad experience

• SmartPlant Electrical (now Octave Facets Electrical) experience

• PE or P.Eng. registration a plus

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.

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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.