Senior Project Engineer – Power & Energy Projects

Zachry Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to support the Project Management Department on design projects across power generation, process, energy and chemical industries.

You will coordinate engineering activities, prepare cost estimates, review drawings, and ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements while collaborating with overseas teams and vendors. The position requires travel as needed and a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• 5–12 years of experience in Power Generation, Process, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals or Renewable Energy sectors.
• Experience as a Project Engineer preferred; otherwise experience in an engineering firm is acceptable.
• Experience with overseas HVE centers is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across disciplines and with clients/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning and organizing project aspects and directing technical operations.
• Develop cost estimates for additional work or contract modifications.
• Coordinate discipline engineering activities for deliverables.
• Review drawings and reports for contractual compliance.
• Ensure quality control procedures and timely documentation of field trip reports and meeting minutes.
• Monitor work hours, engineering change notices, and project budgets; prepare progress reports.
• Update stakeholders on project outcomes, deliverables, and needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Inter-personal skills

Organized and self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Zachry Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Sr Project Engineer to support the Project Management Department on design projects across power generation, process, energy and chemical industries.

You will coordinate engineering activities, prepare cost estimates, review drawings, and ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements while collaborating with overseas teams and vendors. The position requires travel as needed and a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.