KBR, Inc

Central Utilities Lead

KBR, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering/design of utility systems on commercial/industrial capital projects.
  • Strong knowledge of best practices and codes for utility systems.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering/design activities for projects over $500M TIC.
  • Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure central utility systems are designed to meet reliability and operational readiness requirements.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams for design integration and utility demand planning.
  • Ensure utility systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with project goals.
  • Oversee startup readiness, commissioning, and qualification of utility infrastructure.
  • Support long-term operational performance of the central utilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401K plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Support for career advancement through training and development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Title:

Central Utilities Lead

KBR is seeking a Central Utilities Lead to provide overall technical oversight and integration of the site's central utility generation and distribution infrastructure, serving as the primary engineering authority for utility plants and site-wide utility systems supporting manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and campus facilities. 


Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:


  • Ensure central utility systems, including steam, chilled water, heating water, compressed air, process gases, cooling water, and associated distribution networks, are designed and executed to meet reliability, capacity, maintainability, sustainability, operational readiness, and future expansion requirements.
  • Coordinate closely with engineering disciplines, construction, procurement, C&Q, and operations teams to support design integration, utility demand planning, equipment selection, risk management, startup readiness, commissioning, qualification, and long-term operational performance of the campus utility infrastructure.
  • Ensure site utility systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with project requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with engineering and design of utility systems on commercial or industrial capital projects.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering, design, constructability, operability, and maintainability best practices and code requirements for all utility systems.
  • Experience successfully coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design activities for capital projects in excess of $500M TIC.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated facilities.
  • Prior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.

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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About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
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