Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

ESPO Corporation

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$165,000–$210,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Software, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Construction Support, Customer Relations, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Front-End Loading (FEL), Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, Power Engineering, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Reinforced Concrete, Requirements Management, Safety Codes, Safety Training, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
Direct Hire
Charlotte, NC


Job Description:
Our 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.


ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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