Engineer III Civil/Structural

Zachry Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a Civil Engineer III to support major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC. This role serves as a design engineer responsible for site civil design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting activities for industrial and power generation facilities. The Engineer III will support project execution from concept through construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and constructible engineering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Minimum 6 years of civil/site engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with stormwater and drainage analysis, including Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
Experience with grading, site layout, roadway/paving, and drainage design
Knowledge of erosion control, environmental permitting, and NPDES requirements
Understanding of surveying and geotechnical principles related to site development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Industrial, EPC, energy, or power generation project experience
Knowledge of wetlands permitting, Section 404 permits, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Experience with security gate and fencing design
Construction support and field engineering experience

Responsibilities

Prepare civil engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and design packages
Develop grading, earthwork, drainage, stormwater, and detention pond designs
Prepare erosion and sediment control plans
Support project scope, budget, and schedule development
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop design criteria and construction documents
Apply applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
Perform material take-offs and cost estimates
Support construction activities through design reviews, field support, and technical evaluations