Senior Power Systems Engineer - Power Sector Consulting

KBR
Houston, TX
Title:
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Power Sector Consulting

KBR Consulting is a leading global provider of professional consulting solutions for our customers in the energy and industrial sectors. Consulting's value proposition is based on decades of thought leadership, through technical excellence and understanding of industry, technology and market trends, helping our clients achieve their goals. We operate across the entire Energy value chain, including Upstream, Midstream, Refining & Chemicals, Clean Energy and Decarbonization, Power & Utilities and Infrastructure. Our services include Strategy & Transaction Advisory, Project Development, PMO services, Asset Management Services and Specialist Engineering.

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Power Sector Consulting

KBR Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Power Systems Engineer / Technical Lead to join our growing power sector consulting practice. This role requires strong technical expertise in power generation technologies, including natural gas combined cycle, renewables, and energy storage, coupled with experience in project development advisory, pre-FEED and FEED.

The successful candidate will lead technical studies, front-end design efforts, and client engagements supporting utilities, IPPs, and developers in project execution and energy transition initiatives.

The successful candidate with be a key part of the Americas Consulting leadership team and report to the Regional Director.

The role will be based in Houston, working in a hybrid model. Other remote locations will be considered, based on vicinity to assets or client concentration.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical front-end engineering design (FEED) studies for new power generation and repowering projects.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments, technology evaluations, and integration studies (including grid interconnection and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)).
  • Provide expert advice on generation technologies: gas turbines, combined cycle, solar, wind, nuclear power, battery storage, and additional solutions like hydrogen blending and carbon capture.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on environmental, permitting, commercial analyses and M&A due diligence.
  • Interface directly with clients and technology licensors to ensure technical alignment and project success.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge development within the practice.
  • Support business development efforts with technical inputs for proposals and presentations.
  • Lead technical marketing engagements like whitepapers, thought leadership and conference presentations.
Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in power generation engineering and consulting, preferably with a focus on the U.S. market.
  • Able to work within a 'seller-doer' model.
  • Hands-on experience with preliminary engineering studies and FEEDs for gas, renewables, and energy storage projects. Nuclear power experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of grid interconnection requirements and DER integration.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory environment.
  • Knowledge of decarbonization technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture, is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage client relationships.
  • Ability to lead technical teams and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Client relationships with US utilities, IPPs and developers.
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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.
Posted 2025-11-07

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