Principal Electrical Design Engineer

About the Role

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This full-time role requires extensive experience in electrical design within the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, and infrastructure industries, specifically focusing on substations, transmission, and distribution systems. The successful candidate will lead a team of electrical engineers and designers on medium to large-scale projects, encompassing conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Develop and implement discipline work plans.
• Perform and review electrical systems studies, including analyses using tools such as ETAP.
• Prepare accurate work-hour estimates for projects.
• Develop specifications and determine appropriate sizes for electrical equipment.
• Conduct and verify power systems analyses.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team and clients.
• Ensure the design integrity of the electrical scope, manage staff performance, and deliver work on schedule and within budget.
• Lead technical presentations for clients and their representatives as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in electrical design.
• Extensive experience in the design of substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated experience within the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, and infrastructure industries.
• Proven leadership experience managing a large team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Experience across conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering phases for medium to large-scale projects.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, where the Principal Electrical Design Engineer will operate within a project-focused environment, leading a dedicated team and engaging directly with clients and project stakeholders.