Principal Engineer, Mechanical – Lead

🕒 July 2

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

🌴 South Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Zachry Group

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10,000+ employees

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

⚡ Energy

Manufacturing • Logistics • Energy

Zachry Group is North America's leader in providing turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround, and fabrication services primarily for the energy, chemicals, and power industries. Since 1924, Zachry has been committed to helping customers navigate the energy transition, emphasizing sustainability and safety in its operations. The company focuses on driving decarbonization and efficiency in industrial facilities, collaborating with clients to meet both immediate and long-term operational goals.

📋 Description

• Serve as Mechanical Lead on EPC power projects, accountable for technical execution and deliverable quality • Lead mechanical design efforts and coordinate across disciplines, clients, and vendors • Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; provide regular status updates and reports • Develop RFQ packages and lead technical bid evaluations with recommendation summaries • Review and approve vendor submittals for compliance with project specifications and industry codes • Develop technical scopes of work, job notes, and engineering deliverables • Conduct field walkdowns to gather data and support design validation • Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals and project planning • Participate in and lead client, vendor, and internal project meetings • Present technical information and resolve engineering issues or system challenges • Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques and procedures • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to engineers and project personnel • Supervise and review work of engineers and designers, as required • Ensure engineering documentation meets applicable standards; sign and seal work if licensed

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline • 15+ years of experience in power generation or relevant industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, or heavy industrial EPC) • Strong expertise in rotating and static equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, and ASME pressure vessels • Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards for pressure vessels and piping systems • Experience specifying major power plant equipment (e.g., CTGs, STGs, HRSGs) • Proven experience working within an EPC project execution environment • Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project outcomes • Compliance with site-specific requirements, including drug/alcohol programs and safety policies • Preferred Qualifications • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) • Experience as Mechanical Lead on EPC combined cycle power plant projects • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams • Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and startup phases