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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

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