Senior Electrical Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Designs and specifies industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, cabling, lighting, motor control centers, communications, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and heat tracing. Prepares calculations, studies, specifications, reports, and design packages; provides technical guidance to junior staff; coordinates with clients and stakeholders; supports equipment purchasing; and may lead electrical scopes on projects. Requires site and supplier-factory travel, primarily within domestic locations with possible international assignments.
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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.

KBR is looking for Senior Electrical Engineer to perform engineering tasks under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer.

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.​

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of related electrical engineering experience
  • Experience in oil and gas, refining, or petrochemical industries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Electrical equipment purchasing experience
  • Load lists or load summaries, low-voltage one-lines, and MCC schematics experience
  • Electrical power systems studies experience using ETAP and SKM Power Tools
  • AutoCAD experience
  • SmartPlant Electrical or Octave Facets Electrical experience
  • Professional Engineer or P.Eng. registration

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.

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22,677 Employees

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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