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Electrical Engineer

Location Newark, Delaware, Delaware Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2106971 Posted Date 06/16/2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Electrical Engineer

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 an Electrical Engineer to apply advanced engineering techniques, makes decisions on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in conferences to resolve important questions or to negotiate with key engineers and officials of other organizations. You will provide technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers and is consulted extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice. Job role is responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget for a project

This position is assigned to a client site team in Newark, DE. Work will be performed full time at site. No relocation or per diem will be offered.  This role is an integrated role in an already stablished Site team.  It is not a single project but expected to be a long-term commitment to servicing the Client site.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for design for electrical systems and components for heavy industrial facilities in the Power, Chemical or Refinery industries
  • Responsible for preparing design and detail drawings for installation of electrical systems and equipment including motors, controls, panels and wiring, starting and protective devices, substation and distribution circuits, and cable tray and conduit routing
  • Assist in conducting Electrical reviews of all project packages prior to RFC to ensure that quality procedures were followed
  • Review project design estimates and work scopes for new project

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Minimum 5 to 15 years of applicable industry electrical design experience within the chemical and industrial industry
  • Experience in working with and mentoring designers/team members
  • Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personal.
  • Experience in specifying vendor instrument equipment and reading vendor manuals.
  • Have an working knowledge of the NEC Codes.
  • Experience in voltage drop calculations, wiring sizing and conduit fill calculations.
  • Experience in creating and modifying P&I diagrams, loop sheets, single lines, logics and electrical schematics.
  • Experience in 24kV to 480 volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required
  • Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules
  • Proficiency with 2D Microstation or AutoCad is required.
  • Experience in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...) is required.
  • Having a Professional Engineering license for the state of Delaware or the ability to obtain one not required but preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
  • Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots
  • Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs frequently, etc
  • Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs
    • May require walking the project property

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 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 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.

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