Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead for its Houston team. The role leads and develops a civil/structural engineering team and oversees structural design and execution across complex industrial and infrastructure projects. It combines technical leadership with responsibility for engineering quality, mentoring, and alignment between design, construction practices, and fabrication and module-yard requirements. The position involves planning, budgeting, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing civil/structural project work. The engineer designs and specifies structures and foundations made from concrete, steel, wood, or engineered products, including structures, platforms, bridges, pipe racks, and buildings. The role also addresses complex design requirements and coordination needs, provides technical guidance to designers and novice engineers, and contributes to innovative, safe, and cost-effective structural solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Over 20 years of civil/structural experience with an EPC company; the posting describes an average range of 20 to 25 years.
Experience executing large-scale LNG projects using modularization strategies.
Familiarity with cryogenic piping systems, insulation and fireproofing requirements, and LNG safety standards.
Experience with large foundation design.
Adequate professional experience to demonstrate competence as a fully trained professional.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct a large team of civil/structural engineers working on projects.
Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee civil/structural project work.
Design and specify structures and foundations made of concrete, steel, wood, or engineered products, including structures, platforms, bridges, pipe racks, and buildings.
Conduct employee performance reviews and coach and develop entry-level professionals.
Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
Perform engineering work involving standard practices as well as complex features, conflicting design requirements, and intricate coordination needs.
Coordinate and align engineering work with construction practices and module yards.
Offer technical guidance to designers and novice engineers.