American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Commissioning, Construction, Construction Support, Control Systems, Cost Estimates, Customer Relations, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Facilities Engineering, Hazard Analysis, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Instrumentation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, Power Generation, Power Plant, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Startup, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Key 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
- 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
Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation (Combined Cycle)
Zachry's Charlotte, North Carolina office 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.
Our Charlotte-based 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.