Full-Time
Project Director-ENG
Zachry Group
5,001-10,000 employees
Turnkey engineering and construction services
Compensation Overview
$183k - $266.3k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
On-site role based in Chicago, Illinois.
Bachelor's
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- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Power Engineering
- Master's Degree preferred
- 20+ years of engineering experience in power generation
- 10+ years in engineering leadership of EPC projects
- Experience delivering multiple Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Proven experience on projects ranging from 500 MW to 2,500 MW
- Experience with Power Generation Technologies and Leadership Competencies
- Lead all engineering activities for Combined Cycle Power Plant projects, develop and implement engineering execution plans, procedures, and project strategies, establish engineering organization structure and resource plans, provide technical direction throughout project lifecycle, manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple global locations, ensure engineering deliverables support project schedule and construction requirements.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for the EPC project, approve major design decisions and project technical solutions, lead design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and drive engineering standardization and best practices.
- Provide engineering oversight for Power Island, Balance of Plant (BOP), Electrical Systems, Instrumentation & Controls, Civil & Structural, Engineering Schedule Management, Interface and Coordination Management, work to resolve technical interface issues impacting cost or schedule and lead interface management programs and design integration efforts.
- Support preparation of technical requisitions and specifications, participate in supplier qualification and bid evaluations, review vendor documents and technical submittals, manage engineering support for major equipment procurement, ensure supplier designs comply with project requirements.
- Provide engineering support during construction, lead resolution of field engineering issues, manage engineering change orders and technical deviations, support commissioning planning and turnover activities, participate in startup, testing, and performance verification programs, and ensure design intent is achieved during plant operation.
- Identify technical risks and opportunities, lead design risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies for engineering challenges, manage technical claims and change management, and monitor emerging risks affecting project objectives.
- Manage engineering budgets and resource allocations, support project cost control efforts, evaluate value engineering opportunities, optimize project CAPEX through engineering solutions, support project margin improvement initiatives.
- Act as primary engineering contact with clients, present engineering progress and technical status to management, lead major design review meetings, support commercial discussions involving technical matters, build long-term client relationships through engineering excellence.
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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NiSource's 2,600-megawatt combined-cycle award anchors revenue through 2032 after regulatory approvals.
- July 2024 Golden Pass settlement let Zachry exit the worst-loss project.
- Rehiring at Golden Pass and services leadership under Rob Berra support recovery.
What critics are saying
- May 2024 bankruptcy after Golden Pass cost overruns exposed execution breakdown and liquidity strain.
- Zachry laid off 4,410 workers; a WARN class action alleges illegal notice violations.
- Golden Pass replaced Zachry; another megaproject failure would damage reputation and bidding power.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Since 1924, Zachry built 100-plus gas-fired plants totaling 60,000 megawatts.
- Zachry combines EPC, turnaround, maintenance, and fabrication across energy, chemicals, power, and manufacturing.
- In 2025, Zachry won NiSource's 2,600-megawatt Indiana project with Quanta Services.
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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.