Senior Electrical Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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 ISA in Houston is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and installation of electrical systems for refining, LNG, and petrochemical projects. This role requires strong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration on complex capital programs.

Responsibilities include power systems, MCCs, wiring, lighting, grounding; you will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with suppliers and client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in oil/gas, refining, or petrochemicals preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical systems including power, cabling, lighting, and MCCs.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Perform design calculations, testing, and studies with limited scope.
• Coordinate with suppliers, visits to jobsites, and on-site support as needed.
• Lead a functional area on small projects, including planning and budgeting.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Travel

Leadership guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OTI ETAP

SKM Power Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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