Principal Engineer Electrical

Zachry’s Charlotte, North Carolina office is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to support large-scale combined cycle power generation projects across the region.

Requirements

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for combined cycle power generation projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup
• Establish and manage electrical design criteria, standards, and philosophies for power plant facilities
• Provide technical direction and oversight to electrical engineers and designers assigned to projects
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, civil, structural, I&C, construction, and commissioning teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and utility or owner requirements
• Develop and support engineering cost estimates, material quantities, and execution plans
• Lead technical aspects of major electrical equipment procurement, including vendor evaluations and technical reviews
• Participate in constructability reviews, hazard analyses, and formal design reviews
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup, including site visits as needed
• Interface directly with clients, project management, and internal leadership on technical scope, risks, and progress
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers