Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Projects

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform engineering tasks under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer. The role covers electrical design, power systems, wiring, lighting, MCCs, and related infrastructure.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of oil/gas or petrochemical experience, are willing to travel, and possess strong communication skills along with MCC schematics and purchasing expertise.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical equipment purchasing

MCC schematics

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Electrical

Professional licensure (PE/P.Eng)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

PE or P.Eng registration (plus)

Tools

OTI ETAP

SKM Power Tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform engineering tasks under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer. The role covers electrical design, power systems, wiring, lighting, MCCs, and related infrastructure.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of oil/gas or petrochemical experience, are willing to travel, and possess strong communication skills along with MCC schematics and purchasing expertise.