Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC

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Type: Contract

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Category: Engineering

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Job ID: 376763

Date Posted: 07/13/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/iYJNSB


Job Title: Principal Civil / Structural Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC 28208
Type: Direct hire
Compensation: $165,000 - $210,000/yr. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 40 hours/weekly minimum
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview
System One 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


Requirements

  • 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.


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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