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Role- Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Duration- Contract (Contract to Direct Possible)
Location- Greenville, SC, (Remote then onsite)
Pay Rate -$89 - $90 Per Hour
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Category: Engineering/Technical
Exempt
Work Schedule: 40 hours/weekly minimum
POSITION SUMMARY
Client is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC. This role serves as the senior technical authority for structural engineering, providing leadership, design oversight, and technical guidance across multiple projects from FEL/FEED through EPC execution.
What You'll Do
Serve as the technical authority for structural engineering on Power and Industrial projects.
Lead the design and review of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems.
Review and approve calculations, specifications, technical studies, and engineering deliverables.
Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for structural and geotechnical materials.
Provide technical leadership during FEL/FEED, detailed design, and EPC execution.
Lead resolution of complex engineering challenges and non-standard design conditions.
Mentor engineers and support technical development across the organization.
Interface with clients, project management, and engineering leadership as a trusted advisor.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Support constructability reviews, material selection, site walkdowns, construction support, and troubleshoot.
Coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
15+ years of structural engineering experience supporting Power, Energy, or Industrial facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Strong expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design.
Thorough understanding of AISC, ACI, and applicable building codes.
Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA, Enercalc, or similar structural analysis software.
Proven ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor engineering teams.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
Experience supporting large EPC and design-build projects.
Power generation, utility, chemical, or heavy industrial project experience.
Construction support and field engineering experience.