Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Designer

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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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 & 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 at the Spruance Site in Richmond, VA. 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 10 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.​

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