Full-Time

Senior Civil/Structural Designer

Zachry Group

Zachry Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Turnkey engineering and construction services

No salary listed

Greenville, SC, USA + 1 more

More locations: Charlotte, NC, USA

In Person

On-site in Charlotte, North Carolina; occasional field assignments.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 15+ years of civil/structural design experience supporting industrial, power generation, energy, manufacturing, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
  • Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk structural design software; AVEVA E3D/PDMS experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Extensive knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundation design, and industrial construction practices.
  • Experience developing and coordinating civil/structural design deliverables for new construction, retrofits, and brownfield projects.
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex design efforts and provide technical direction with minimal supervision.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and team collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex design and constructability challenges.
  • Ability to travel occasionally and perform field assignments in industrial environments.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the designated checker for civil/structural drawings and 3D models—including civil, concrete, structural steel, and architectural deliverables—across multiple projects prior to issuance
  • Ensure compliance with ACI, AISC, IBC, OSHA, client standards, and company SOPs
  • Verify accuracy, constructability, completeness, and consistency of all deliverables
  • Perform comprehensive 3D model reviews, including geometry, connectivity, clash detection, and interdisciplinary coordination
  • Review vendor/shop drawings and construction submittals for alignment with design intent and project requirements
  • Identify, communicate, and help resolve discrepancies, clashes, and potential risks in collaboration with project teams
  • Act as a QA/QC gatekeeper, ensuring all deliverables meet established standards prior to release
  • Develop and review designs for civil systems (grading and drainage), structural steel, concrete, and architectural components in both 2D and 3D environments
  • Mentor junior and mid-level team members, fostering technical development and best practices
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules and deliverables
  • Support project execution through planning, prioritization, and effective field and design coordination
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and EPC project execution.
  • Experience with AVEVA E3D/PDMS modeling.
  • Experience leading civil/structural design teams on large industrial, power generation, or energy projects.
  • Primary Areas of Focus: Structural steel framing, reinforced concrete structures, industrial foundations, equipment supports, retrofit and brownfield projects, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical leadership of civil/structural design teams.

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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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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Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

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.

MySA
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

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.

12NewsNow
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more 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.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

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.

12NewsNow
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.