Full-Time
Principal Engineer Civil/Structural
Structural Engineering
Posted on 7/4/2025
Zachry Group
5,001-10,000 employees
Turnkey engineering and construction services
No salary listed
Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year college or university with focus in Structural Design Courses.
- 15+ years of Structural Engineering experience in the Power and Industrial industry.
- Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (required)
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, STAADPro, RISA, Enercalc or similar analysis software
- Familiarity with 3D design and viewing software such as Navisworks
- Experience with large industrial projects, and understanding of project environments, requirements, and risks
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering, construction, and project management
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Strong language skills (written and oral)
- Strong Microsoft Office software skills
- Lead and provide technical guidance throughout the structural design and engineering process, often serving as the senior reviewer of calculations and structural models.
- Coordinate, review and approve building design plans, ensure work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for junior engineering personnel.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Responsible for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction.
- Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
- Perform material take offs for steel and concrete on industrial projects.
- Write technical specifications and scopes of work for steel, concrete, and geotechnical materials.
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Travel to job sites and participate in walkdowns and provide construction or commissioning support.
- Coordinate with other disciplines, departments, and companies to ensure seamless technical compatibility and completion of engineering tasks safely, on-time, within budget and meeting all quality requirements.
- Professional registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) (preferred)
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NiSource 2.6 GW combined cycle project joint venture with Quanta strengthens power sector positioning.
- Over $16 billion active project portfolio across LNG, chemicals, and power sectors.
- Emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with reorganization plan court approval and operational continuity.
What critics are saying
- McDermott and Chiyoda replaced Zachry on $16 billion Golden Pass LNG project permanently.
- 4,410 post-bankruptcy layoffs and ongoing workforce reductions impair project execution capacity.
- Federal WARN Act lawsuit over mass layoffs creates multimillion-dollar liability and client reputation damage.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Century-old EPC firm with 100+ gas-fired facilities and 60,000 MW design experience.
- Strategic partnerships with Quanta Services and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries enhance execution capabilities.
- Expanded into water infrastructure via Crescent Constructors acquisition September 2025.
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Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.
BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.
As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.