Principal Engineer Civil/Structural
Zachry Group · Charlotte, NC · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for structural engineering on Power and Industrial projects
- Lead the design and review of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems
- Review and approve calculations, specifications, technical studies, and engineering deliverables
- Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for structural and geotechnical materials
- Provide technical leadership during FEL/FEED, detailed design, and EPC execution
- Lead resolution of complex engineering challenges and non-standard design conditions
- Mentor engineers and support technical development across the organization
- Interface with clients, project management, and engineering leadership as a trusted advisor
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards
- Support constructability reviews, material selection, site walkdowns, construction support, and troubleshooting
- Cookordination across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- 15+ years of structural engineering experience supporting Power, Energy, or Industrial facilities
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Strong expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design
- Thorough understanding of AISC, ACI, and applicable building codes
- Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA, Enercalc, or similar structural analysis software
- Prominent ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor engineering teams
- Proven ability to write, speak, and present effectively
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment