🎁 Before you apply, rehearse this interview. Create your free WorkMundi account and get an Interview Training on HelpsYouSpeak — no cost, no card. I want my training →
Title: Senior Lead Electrical 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. As part of the electrical engineering team you will be involved in the design of electrical systems for the oil and gas and/or power including renewable energies industries. This may be a conceptual study or front-end engineering design (FEED) or a design execution involving, the procurement of all equipment and detailed drawings for the construction and commissioning of an entire facility. Responsibilities: Act as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost- effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projectsProject set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-outManage and lead large teamsAct as mentors for young and middle level engineers and lead / senior designersDevelop and deliver technical training on various engineering topicsDevelop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecastsPerformance management of project / department personnelEstablish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts Develop and review specifications, including design criteriaPrepare Material Requisition, perform offer evaluation, TBE, vendor drawing review, attending FAT for all major electrical equipment / packagesAbility to perform / review complex engineering calculations including Power System Studies using ETAP/SKMAbility to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelinesAdvanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materialsEffort-hour estimating and staff forecasting Qualifications: Bachelors Degree regular in Electrical & Electronics Engineering10 years of related experience, with average experience of 20+ yearsHands on experience in Oil & Gas / Industrial projectsDevelop overall power distribution scheme and SLDs for large industrial projectsExpert knowledge of electrical equipment like MV/LV Switchgears, transformers, UPS etc.Advance level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications specifically: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and WordAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working in multi-cultural environmentPractical field experience Decarbonization Energy Transition Sustainability #LI-GD1 .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
144.883Jobs
31.687IN
81%EN
That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.