Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Houston to lead study, design, and specifications for electrical systems across refining, LNG, and petrochemical projects. The role involves guiding designers, managing tasks, and coordinating with clients and teams to deliver robust electrical solutions.

The candidate should have 5+ years in related fields, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Electrical purchasing

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

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.

Functional job responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Company Culture & Values

#LI-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.