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Senior Electrical Lead

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Houston, TX
Senior level
Hybrid
Houston, TX
Senior level
Provides technical leadership for the electrical discipline on major EPC projects. Supervises and develops electrical engineers and designers, establishes engineering and quality standards, manages staffing and budgets, and oversees execution performance. Interfaces with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support successful delivery. The role requires an Electrical Engineering degree, professional engineering registration, extensive experience, strong communication skills, and travel to jobsites and supplier facilities.
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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.​

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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.

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