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Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead

KBR

Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

KBR seeks an experienced Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead to lead and develop a civil/structural engineering team delivering complex industrial and infrastructure projects. The role oversees structural design and execution, coordinates design with construction and fabrication requirements, and provides technical guidance and mentorship. The position focuses on large-scale LNG projects, modularization, and structural solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil/Structural EngineeringLNG Project ExecutionModularizationCryogenic Piping SystemsInsulation and FireproofingLNG Safety StandardsLarge Foundation DesignTeam LeadershipMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering20+ Years Civil/Structural ExperienceLicensed/Chartered Professional Engineer Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Houston, Texas

Full time

R2131296

Title:

Civil/Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead

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 seeking an experienced Structural Engineer - Work Group Lead to join our Houston team and play a key leadership role in the successful delivery of complex industrial and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary civil/structural engineering team while overseeing all phases of structural design and execution. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities, driving engineering excellence, mentoring junior professionals, and ensuring alignment between design, construction practices, and fabrication/module yard requirements. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to the delivery of innovative, safe, and cost-effective structural solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Functional job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Oversees and directs a large team of civil / structural engineers for project work.

  • Plan, budget, organize, coordinate, and oversee the civil / structural project

  • Responsible for designing, specifying, and providing services related to structures and foundations made of concrete, steel, wood, or engineered products for structures, platforms, bridges, pipe racks, buildings, etc.

  • Responsible for conducting employee performance reviews and coaching and developing entry-level professionals.

  • Devises new approaches to problems encountered.

  • Performs work involving standard engineering practices, but it may also include complex features such as conflicting design requirements, and intricate coordination needs.

  • Coordination and alignment with construction practices and module yards

  • Offers technical guidance to designers and novice engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering

  • Over 20 years of civil/structural experience with an EPC company, averaging between 20 and 25 years.

  • Execution of large-scale LNG projects with modularization strategies.

  • Familiarity with cryogenic piping systems, insulation/fireproofing requirements, and LNG safety standards.

  • Large foundation design

  • Requires adequate professional experience to demonstrate competence as a fully trained professional.

  • Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.

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 (https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits)

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,110 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$91–140K/yr91 salary ranges
  • US median$30–42/hr199 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 356 open Civil Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,110 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 4,125 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,870 of the 5,110 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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