Senior Electrical Engineer - Oil & Gas Project Lead

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

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.