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Principal Engineer, Mechanical – Lead
Location
South Carolina
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Principal Engineer, Mechanical – Lead
Zachry Group
• 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
Job 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
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