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KBR Expands Operations in Ohio, Creating 85 New Jobs in Beavercreek

Investment to Increase and Modernize Two of Its Facilities

Published: Mon Dec 16 2024

Company Name: KBR

Location: Beavercreek

Site Region: Western

Country of Origin:

Country: U.S.A.

Industry Sector: Information Services and Software

Company Profile: KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

Company Website: https://www.kbr.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 85
Jobs retained: 403
Types of jobs: Jobs will include digital engineering and integration, advanced data analytics, intelligence research and development, cyber security analytics, military space, human performance and health, and nondestructive inspection and testing product services.

Capital Investment: $6,500,000

Timetable: KBR expects to complete hiring in 2027.

Company Need:

KBR’s project pipeline for the U.S. government is trending upward over the next 3-5 years. To ensure it can deliver on its pipeline, the company is looking to invest in talent and new machinery, real estate, and new machinery and equipment in the U.S.

Testimonial:

We are excited to continue investing in our people and operations as we build on our strong 40-year heritage in the state. KBR is proud to support our government customers in Ohio and be a top workplace destination for our growing workforce.

- Byron Bright -

KBR President / Government Solutions U.S.

Why Ohio?

KBR credited a highly skilled workforce in Ohio that delivers a wide range of technical capabilities. Earlier in 2024, President and CEO Stuart Bradie and several leadership team members unveiled KBR’s new digital engineering lab in Beavercreek. Along with other labs across the United States, KBR will utilize these innovative technology centers to collaborate across major U.S. Department of Defense digital engineering initiatives.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Dayton Development Coalition