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Sr. Principal Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

1013 KBR Technical Services, Inc.
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Title: Sr. Principal Electrical & Instrumentation Designer Job Posting Description 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 Sr. Principal Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to apply advanced engineering techniques, make 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. Will primarily independently execute designs but also provide technical guidance to less experienced designers on the team. This position is located in Newark, Delaware. Work will be performed full time on site. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Responsible for design for electrical, instrument and control systems and components for heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities. 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 Issue for Construction (IFC) to ensure that quality procedures were followed. Review project design estimates and work scopes for new project/ Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Minimum 6 years of applicable industry E&I design experience within the chemical, industrial and manufacturing 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 a 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 480-volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required. Experience in medium voltage power distribution systems is a plus. 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. Physical Requirements: Work is located at an industrial plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes Work will 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 Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability 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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits We Deliver – Together. #LI-RL1 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

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