Structural Work Group Lead

KBR, Inc; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Structural Work Group Lead to manage and guide a large civil/structural team on EPC projects. You will devise effective engineering approaches, plan and oversee design of structures and foundations, and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

The role emphasizes coordination with construction, adherence to project criteria, and ensuring technical excellence across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years civil/structural experience with an EPC company.
• Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs a large team of civil / structural engineers for project work.
• Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee the civil / structural project.
• Design, specify, and provide services related to structures and foundations (concrete, steel, wood, engineered products).
• Coordinate with construction practices and module yards; align with project needs.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and junior engineers; assess and improve engineering approaches.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical guidance

Project planning

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

Title: Structural Work Group Lead

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead to perform all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Plan, schedule, and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. 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. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.

Functional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees and directs a large team of civil / structural engineers for project work.
• Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee the civil / structural project
• Responsible for designing, specifying, and providing services related to structures and foundations made of concrete, steel, wood, or engineered products for structures, platforms, bridges, pipe racks, buildings, etc.
• Responsible for conducting employee performance reviews and coaching and developing entry-level professionals.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Performs work involving standard engineering practices, but it may also include complex features such as conflicting design requirements, and intricate coordination needs.
• Coordination and alignment with construction practices and module yards
• Offers technical guidance to designers and novice engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Over 10 years of civil/structural experience with an EPC company, averaging between10 and 20 years.
• Large foundation design
• Requires adequate professional experience to demonstrate competence as a fully trained professional.
• Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.

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.

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