Title: 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 ...
Title: 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 ...
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$75K - $100K/yr
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Energy Engineer II
Wilmington, DE · On-site
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$75 - $80/hr
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SIEM Engineer
Wilmington, DE · Remote
$75 - $80/hr
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$75K - $100K/yr
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Solar Engineer information
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$59.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$49K - $59.4K
25% of jobs
$59.4K - $69.7K
22% of jobs
$69.7K - $80K
1% of jobs
$80K - $90.3K
0% of jobs
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$100.7K - $111K
0% of jobs
The median wage is $113.3K / yr.
$111K - $121.3K
9% of jobs
$121.3K - $131.7K
7% of jobs
$138.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$131.7K - $142K
16% of jobs
$142K - $152.3K
15% of jobs
$152.3K - $162.6K
5% of jobs
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$162.6K
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| Aspect | Solar Engineer | Solar Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; certifications like NABCEP (optional) | High school diploma or technical training; NABCEP certification preferred |
| Work Environment | Design, planning, project management, and system analysis | Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting on-site |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Engineering firms, solar companies, project developers | Installation companies, maintenance service providers |
Solar Engineers focus on designing and planning solar power systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Solar Technicians handle the hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar panels. Both roles are essential in the solar industry but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.
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What Is a Solar Engineer?
Solar engineers plan, design, and execute solar energy projects, from the installation of new solar energy panels on a home to the building of a new solar power plant. Typically, one engineer is required for solar panel installation on a single rooftop. Larger projects, such as new power plants or large panel installations, need multiple solar engineers to handle the logistics. As a solar engineer, you visit the installation site and meet with customers to discuss and resolve any budgetary, feasibility, and design issues. Before any construction begins, you work with designers and engineers to determine the appropriate arrangement of solar panels to maximize efficiency. With the plan in place, you coordinate the teams that are working on the project and procure materials and equipment, create contracts with electrical and building contractors, and communicate with OEM companies to ensure that the parts for the facility are made to the proper specifications. You provide timely written and verbal updates throughout the construction process to the clients. Once the project is complete, you work with the client or the facility’s managers and maintenance personnel to ensure that the site is in good working order and all designs and specifications are available for continued site maintenance.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 12 days ago
KBR rating
8.3
Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
102nd of 368 rated engineering
Job description
Title:
Electrical EngineerKBR 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 Electrical Engineer to supervise and lead a group of engineers and provides technical direction over a group and is responsible for training, mentoring and/or quality checking project deliverables from less experienced team members. You will plan, budget, organize, and control an important segment of a very extensive and highly diversified engineering program or an entire engineering scope. You may also be responsible for a measurable asset such as an assigned staff and budget.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Must have experience leading teams of electrical engineers and designers on projects for constructing new and renovated industrial facilities. Preferably for the chemical biofuel, biochemical and/or refining industries
Experience is required related to the development of task analysis for engineering and design hours; working with project schedules and understanding the links to the other project disciplines; and tracking earned value on the completed electrical engineering and design
Strong communication skills are required along with the ability to work in a team environment
The candidate must be able to travel to client operating plants for client meetings and surveys of existing operating facilities. Travel may be by car or plane, and the candidate must be physically able to walk around industrial facilities and perform field surveys. Access to client sites will require a drug screen and background check and may require additional safety training, where needed. PPE may be required for client sites.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred.
Must be proficient on the following technical topics: Power System Analysis, Front End Engineering & Design, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Systems, Motors, Generators, Transformers, Switchgear, VFDs, UPSs, Heat Tracing, Lighting, Hazardous Area Classifications, Lightning Protection, Electrical Schematics, Physical Design Drawings, and the National Electrical Code.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
College degree, preferably in fields related to Engineering or Construction.
10+ years of experience required.
In lieu of formal education, 15 years of related experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Well versed in Microsoft suite of tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience
15+ years of professional working experience
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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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At 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.
About KBR
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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1998