Director Engineering Delivery Systems

Director Engineering (Combined-Cycle Power)

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong long-standing partnerships with major utility and industrial clients. This provides our employees consistent exposure to high-impact technically challenging projects with real visibility.

Because of the volume and continuity of work team members in Charlotte benefit from both stability and varietyworking on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative where individuals are empowered to take ownership contribute ideas and make a tangible difference from day one.

If youre looking for a role where your work matters your expertise is valued and your impact is visible the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be.

About the Role

We are seeking a cross-functional Engineering Manager to lead the planning and execution of engineering for combined-cycle power plant projects. This leader will be responsible for technical execution quality and disciplined procedures ensuring effective information flow across engineering disciplines and seamless integration with construction project management supply chain and field services. The role requires a business-minded manager who can drive staffing manage budgets champion the use of our High Value Engineering (HVE) center and hold teams accountable while modeling servant leadership.

What Youll Do

Cross-Functional Leadership & Information Flow

• Orchestrate work across mechanical electrical I&C civil/structural and field engineering teams with clear interfaces handoffs and deliverable owners.
• Establish and enforce information flow processes (e.g. requirements management design inputs/outputs change management RFI/submittal workflows) to minimize rework and schedule risk.
• Ensure engineering decisions reflect constructability and downstream impacts on procurement construction means/methods commissioning O&M and client requirements.

Technical Execution & Quality Ownership

• Own the technical execution plan and quality of engineering deliverables (calculations drawings 3D models data sheets specs studies and vendor documents).
• Lead phase-gate reviews design reviews constructability reviews and management of change (MOC).
• Implement procedures checklists QA/QC hold points and compliance with codes/standards for combined-cycle facilities (e.g. ASME API NFPA NEC/NFPA 70 NERC and applicable environmental/permitting requirements).
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects and portfolios.

Team Leadership (100 People Direct Indirect & Matrix)

• Lead and influence large direct indirect and matrixed teams of 100 across in-house staff contractors and HVE resources.
• Set expectations drive accountability and cultivate a servant leadership culture that emphasizes clarity follow-through and psychological safety.
• Coach discipline leads/PMs; ensure clear scope deadlines and ownership.

Staffing Resource Planning & HVE Center Utilization

• Own project staffing plans demand forecasting and leveling; align resources with schedules and budgets.
• Champion the High Value Engineering (HVE) center: identify opportunities define scope split standardize interfaces and track productivity/quality metrics to maximize value.
• Partner with Department Managers & Talent Acquisition on proactive hiring initiatives and critical role coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Civil/Structural Chemical or related engineering field.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams (50-100 people) - direct indirect and matrixed - across multiple disciplines.
• Proven ownership of technical execution and quality with strong procedure orientation and information-flow governance.
• Solid understanding of gas turbines HRSGs steam turbines balance of plant I&C and electrical systems.
• Experience managing budgets forecasts and performance metrics (e.g. EVMS productivity cost/schedule variance change management).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1015 years delivering combined-cycle power plant projects across design procurement construction commissioning and handover.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to oversee stamping strategy and licensing compliance across jurisdictions.
• EPC or OEM/EPCm experience with phase-gated execution from FEED through commissioning/startup.
• Familiarity with standards and practices: ASME/ANSI API NFPA/NEC NERC OSHA environmental permitting and grid interconnection.
• Tools exposure: Primavera P6 or MS Project Navisworks/Clash CAESAR II ETAP plant design suites PLM/PDM EDMS and analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) modularization and construction-driven design.
• Background in leveraging High Value Engineering centers with defined SLAs KPIs and quality gates.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact grid-relevant projects in a critical energy segment.
• Influence execution methods tools and standards across the portfolio.
• Grow and mentor a large high-performing cross-functional team.

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