Sr Designer Civil/Structural

Sr. Civil/Structural Designer

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented and self-motivated Sr. Civil/Structural Designer to join our Engineering office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position provides the opportunity to lead the development of complex industrial and power projects while collaborating with long-standing clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design , including foundations, equipment supports, and industrial structures. This individual will serve as a technical leader for civil/structural design activities, guiding project execution from concept through construction support while mentoring junior designers and supporting multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated checker for civil/structural drawings and 3D models—including civil, concrete, structural steel, and architectural deliverables—across multiple projects prior to issuance
• Ensure compliance with ACI, AISC, IBC, OSHA, client standards, and company SOPs
• Verify accuracy, constructability, completeness, and consistency of all deliverables
• Perform comprehensive 3D model reviews, including geometry, connectivity, clash detection, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Review vendor/shop drawings and construction submittals for alignment with design intent and project requirements
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve discrepancies, clashes, and potential risks in collaboration with project teams
• Act as a QA/QC gatekeeper, ensuring all deliverables meet established standards prior to release
• Develop and review designs for civil systems (grading and drainage), structural steel, concrete, and architectural components in both 2D and 3D environments
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members, fostering technical development and best practices
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules and deliverables
• Support project execution through planning, prioritization, and effective field and design coordination

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 15+ years of civil/structural design experience supporting industrial, power generation, energy, manufacturing, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk structural design software; AVEVA E3D/PDMS experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundation design, and industrial construction practices.
• Experience developing and coordinating civil/structural design deliverables for new construction, retrofits, and brownfield projects.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex design efforts and provide technical direction with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex design and constructability challenges.
• Ability to travel occasionally and perform field assignments in industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and EPC project execution.
• Experience with AVEVA E3D/PDMS modeling.
• Experience leading civil/structural design teams on large industrial, power generation, or energy projects.

Primary Areas of Focus: Structural steel framing, reinforced concrete structures, industrial foundations, equipment supports, retrofit and brownfield projects, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical leadership of civil/structural design teams.