Principal Engineer Civil/Structural

Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC

About the Charlotte Zachry Team

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnerships with major utility and industrial clients. This provides employees with consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects and meaningful opportunities for career growth. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering successful project outcomes while helping employees expand their technical capabilities and professional development. [Civil Stru...ngineer II | Word]

Position Overview

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC. This role serves as the senior technical authority for structural engineering, providing leadership, design oversight, and technical guidance across multiple projects from FEL/FEED through EPC execution.

The Principal Engineer will lead complex engineering efforts, drive technical excellence, mentor engineering staff, and work closely with clients, project teams, and leadership to deliver safe, economical, and constructible solutions.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery

Required 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
• Proven ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor engineering teams
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Experience supporting large EPC and design-build projects
• Power generation, utility, chemical, or heavy industrial project experience
• Construction support and field engineering experience

Why Zachry Engineering

• Lead technical execution on large-scale Power and Industrial projects
• Influence engineering standards, design quality, and project success
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineering talent
• Work alongside industry experts in a collaborative engineering environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package