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Instrumentation Engineer

Location Richmond, Virginia Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2100686 Posted Date 02/05/2025
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Instrumentation 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 Instrumentation Engineer to support the client independently apply electrical and instrumentation knowledge base to generate issued for construction design packages and assist in execution of capital projects. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in project meetings to resolve important questions with key engineers.

This position is located at the Spruance Site in Richmond, VA. Work will be performed full time on site.

Relocation allowance may be offered.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for design for instrumentation, process control systems, and instrument components for heavy industrial facilities.

  • Responsible for study, design, specification, and services related to electrical and instrumentation equipment including control valves, flow meters, temperature/pressure/level instrumentation, cabling and wiring, communication systems, grounding, heat tracing, etc.

  • Responsible for in-line instrumentation specifications, compliance with piping standards, and material of construction selection.

  • Assist in conducting instrumentation and electrical reviews of all project packages prior to IFC to ensure that quality procedures are followed

  • Review project design estimates and scopes of work for new and proposed projects

  • Consulted on design, specification, selection, and services relating to instrumentation and control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, telecommunications, field instrumentation, valves, etc.

  • Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Minimum 5 years of applicable electrical & instrumentation design experience in heavy industrial industry

  • PE license preferred

  • Experience in P&I diagrams, loop sheets, logics, and control schematics

  • Working knowledge of the NEC and IBC Codes.

  • Experience utilizing vendor equipment specifications and reading vendor manuals to implement control solutions in an industrial setting

  • Experience with CAD systems, preferably MicroStation

  • Experience working with and mentoring designers/team members

  • Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personnel.

  • Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules

  • Preferred experience in 480-volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required

  • Preferred Experience in voltage drop calculations, wiring sizing and conduit fill calculations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Work is located at a chemical 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

  • Must be able to complete necessary field work in process areas around the plant site

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

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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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