Electrical Engineer

About the role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Newark. The role supervises and leads a group of engineers, giving technical direction and training, mentoring and quality-checking project deliverables from less experienced team members. It covers planning, budgeting, organizing and controlling a major segment of a large, diversified engineering program or an entire engineering scope, possibly including an assigned staff and budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead teams of electrical engineers and designers on projects for constructing new and renovated industrial facilities, preferably in the chemical biofuel, biochemical and/or refining industries.
• Develop task analyses for engineering and design hours, work with project schedules and track earned value on completed electrical engineering and design work.
• Travel to client operating plants for meetings and surveys of existing facilities, by car or plane, and be able to walk around industrial sites and perform field surveys.
• Client site access requires a drug screen and background check, and may need additional safety training; PPE may be required.

Required profile

• College degree, preferably in Engineering or Construction; in lieu of formal education, 15 years of related experience.
• 10+ years of experience required; a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience leading teams of electrical engineers and designers, and developing task analyses for engineering and design hours.
• Ability to communicate well and work in a team environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in power system analysis, front end engineering and design, medium and low voltage distribution systems, motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, UPSs, heat tracing, lighting, hazardous area classifications, lightning protection, electrical schematics, physical design drawings and the National Electrical Code.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license preferred.

What we offer

• Possible benefits include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Career advancement supported through professional training and development.