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Job Description
Director, Engineering (Combined-Cycle Power)
Zachry’s Charlotte office offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing team delivering critical infrastructure across a strong portfolio of utility and industrial clients. You’ll work on high-impact, technically complex projects with clear visibility while benefiting from both stability and variety. Our collaborative, fast-paced environment empowers individuals to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make an immediate impact.
About the Role
We are seeking an Engineering Director to lead planning and execution for combined-cycle power projects. This role owns technical execution, quality, and process discipline while ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, construction, project management, supply chain, and field services. The ideal candidate is a business-minded leader who drives staffing, budgets, and performance while championing our High Value Engineering (HVE) model and a culture of accountability and servant leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Coordination
- Lead cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil/structural, field engineering).
- Establish clear processes for requirements, design, change management, and workflows.
- Ensure decisions support constructability and downstream execution.
Technical Execution & Quality
- Own engineering plans and deliverable quality (drawings, models, specs, studies, vendor docs).
- Lead design reviews, phase gates, constructability reviews, and MOC processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards and drive continuous improvement.
Team Leadership
- Lead and influence 100+ direct, indirect, and matrixed team members.
- Set expectations, drive accountability, and develop leaders.
Staffing & Resource Management
- Own staffing plans, forecasting, and budget alignment.
- Optimize HVE center utilization and partner with TA on hiring needs.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Chemical, or related).
- Experience leading large, multi-discipline teams (50–100+).
- Proven ownership of technical execution, quality, and processes.
- Strong knowledge of combined-cycle systems (GT, HRSG, steam, BOP, I&C, electrical).
- Experience with budgets, forecasting, and performance metrics.
Preferred
- 10–15+ years delivering combined-cycle projects (FEED to commissioning).
- PE license.
- EPC/EPCm experience.
- Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, API, NFPA, NERC, OSHA).
- Experience with tools such as P6, Navisworks, ETAP, and design/data systems.
- AWP, modularization, and HVE center experience.
Why Join
- Lead high-impact energy infrastructure projects.
- Influence execution strategy across a growing portfolio.
- Grow and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional team.
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