Senior Electrical Lead

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Electrical Lead in Houston, TX to provide technical leadership for electrical engineering on major EPC projects. The role includes directing design teams, enforcing standards, managing budgets, and coordinating with clients and suppliers to ensure on‑time project delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and a PE/P.Eng license, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 15 years related experience, typically 20+ years.
• PE or P.Eng registration is required.
• Domestic and possibly international travel to sites and supplier factories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the electrical discipline on major EPC projects.
• Direct and develop assigned electrical engineering and design personnel.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and quality expectations on the project.
• Manage discipline staffing, budgets, and execution performance.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

PE/P.Eng license

Tools

SmartPlant Electrical

OTI ETAP

SKM PowerTools

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 Lead

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 seeking Senior Electrical Lead

The Senior Electrical Lead for large projects. Under broad direction, supervises, leads, and sets the technical standards for a group of engineers and designers. Conducts various aspects of performance management such as performance appraisal or counseling of employees with behavior or technical performance problems and assists in the interviewing, hiring, and assignment of new personnel in the discipline. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership for the electrical discipline on major EPC projects.
• Direct and develop assigned electrical engineering and design personnel.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and quality expectations on the project.
• Manage discipline staffing, budgets, and execution performance.
• Interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience, with an average experience of twenty (20+) years.
• PE or P.Eng. registration required.
• 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.

Preferred Education & Skills

• SmartPlant Electrical experience
• Electrical power system studies experience with OTI ETAP and SKM Power*Tools.
• Experience leading projects with home office Electrical budgets of 100,000+ hours

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 foster 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.