Principal Engineer Civil/Structural

About Zachry Engineering

Zachry Engineering Corporation is a leader in delivering engineering solutions for complex Power, Energy, and Industrial facilities. As part of the Zachry Group, we support critical infrastructure projects across North America, partnering with clients to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.

Zachry offers a collaborative environment where engineers lead, innovate, and influence project outcomes. Our focus on technical excellence, safety, and development creates strong long-term career opportunities.

Position Overview

Zachry Engineering is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC.

This role serves as a senior technical authority and strategic leader, responsible for design governance, complex problem-solving, and engineering excellence across multiple projects and phases.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will:

• Serve as the technical authority for structural engineering, providing oversight on complex and high-risk designs
• Lead engineering standards, best practices, and design consistency across projects
• Review and approve advanced deliverables including calculations, models, reports, and technical studies
• Provide strategic input during FEL/FEED, design development, and execution planning
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting technical growth across the organization
• Interface with clients, leadership, and project teams as a trusted advisor
• Lead resolution of complex engineering challenges and non-standard design conditions
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Oversee constructability, material selection, and cost-effective design solutions
• Support field activities including site walkdowns, construction support, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in Power or Industrial projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundations
• Demonstrated experience in EPC or design-build environments
• Proven ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor engineers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience as Engineer of Record on large capital projects
• Proficiency with STAAD, RISA, Enercalc, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Strong understanding of risk, constructability, and execution strategy

Why Zachry Engineering

• High-impact technical leadership role
• Influence across multiple projects and engineering standards
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent
• Direct collaboration with project and construction leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits