Principal Engineer Civil/Structural
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
