Principal Engineer Electrical

Zachry Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable backlog of long-term projects

Collaborative engineering-focused culture

Opportunities for technical leadership

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for combined cycle power generation projects in Greenville, SC. The role involves leading engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in electrical engineering and a strong background in power generation projects. Zachry offers a culture of technical leadership and significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation.
• Experience with combined cycle power plants preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for combined cycle projects.
• Establish and manage electrical design criteria for power plants.
• Oversee electrical system designs and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical power systems knowledge

Project management

Senior engineering experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Generation (Combined Cycle)

Zachry’s is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to support large‑scale combined cycle power generation projects across the region. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑visibility energy infrastructure projects for leading utility and power generation clients.

The Power Generation team supports a strong and growing portfolio of combined cycle facilities, providing engineers with both long‑term project stability and exposure to technically challenging work. The environment is collaborative and fast‑paced, with opportunities to lead engineering decisions, mentor teams, and directly influence project outcomes.

If you are a senior electrical engineer looking to apply your expertise on critical power projects while continuing to grow your technical and leadership impact, Zachry offers a rewarding and stable career path. Zachry Engineer Corporation (ZEC) is an engineering‑driven organization known for delivering high‑quality EPC solutions across the Power, Industrial, and Infrastructure markets.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Oversee and review electrical system designs, including generator and auxiliary systems, medium‑ and high‑voltage power distribution, protection and control systems, grounding, lighting, and raceway systems, and interfaces with instrumentation and control (I&C) and plant control systems
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
• 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, with significant experience on combined cycle power plants
• Experience serving in a senior or principal engineering role on EPC or utility‑scale power projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA
• Experience supporting projects through all phases, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup

• Deep technical experience with combined cycle electrical systems, including generators, auxiliary power systems, medium‑ and high‑voltage distribution, and protection and control
• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineering teams on complex projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, project managers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Why Zachry?

• Stable backlog of long‑term power generation projects
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile combined cycle facilities
• Collaborative engineering‑focused culture
• Opportunities for technical leadership and career growth