Sr Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description

About Zachry Engineering

Zachry Engineering Corporation is a respected leader in delivering high‑quality engineering services for complex Power, Energy, and Industrial facilities. As part of the Zachry Group, our teams support some of the most critical infrastructure projects in North America—partnering closely with owners and construction teams to deliver safe, constructible, and efficient solutions.

Zachry offers a collaborative, execution‑focused environment where engineers are empowered to lead, innovate, and make meaningful contributions. Our commitment to safety, technical excellence, and professional development creates long‑term career opportunities for experienced engineers who want their work to matter.

If you are looking to apply your technical expertise at the highest level while influencing project outcomes and mentoring the next generation of engineers, Zachry Engineering provides the platform to do so.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Zachry Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support large, complex Power and Industrial projects based in Omaha, Nebraska. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for structural design excellence, reviewer oversight, and risk‑informed engineering execution across EPC and FEED/FEL project phases.

The position combines hands‑on structural design leadership, technical mentorship, and cross‑discipline coordination, with accountability for constructability, code compliance, and safety—both permanent and temporary structures.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead and support the successful delivery of safe, compliant, and cost‑effective structural systems throughout the full project lifecycle.

You will:

• Lead and provide technical guidance throughout the structural design and engineering process, frequently serving as the senior reviewer for calculations, models, and complex technical deliverables
• Coordinate, review, and approve building and structural design plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and project standards
• Serve as a technical mentor by providing discipline‑specific expertise, including the development and delivery of training for junior and mid‑level structural engineers
• Prepare and review advanced engineering deliverables such as:
• Structural calculations and reports
• Technical studies and design narratives
• Tables, charts, and engineering summaries
• Sketches, cross‑sections, and 2D/3D structural illustrations
• Develop comprehensive structural engineering reports and presentations that clearly communicate technical concepts, research findings, risks, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze data obtained during site investigations and contribute to the development of action plans addressing moderate‑ to high‑risk conditions, including constructability and geotechnical interfaces
• Interface confidently and professionally with architects, consultants, clients, contractors, and internal leadership
• Maintain full responsibility for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction activities
• Evaluate construction costs, environmental constraints, and regulatory requirements during planning, design, and risk analysis phases
• Perform material take‑offs for steel and concrete on industrial and power generation projects
• Develop and review technical specifications and scopes of work for:
• Structural steel
• Reinforced and mass concrete
• Geotechnical systems and construction materials
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, adapting established techniques where appropriate using sound professional judgment
• Travel to project sites to conduct walkdowns, support construction activities, and assist with commissioning or field engineering efforts
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines, construction, procurement, and external partners to ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Zachry quality standards
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited four‑year university with a concentration in structural design
• 10 years of structural engineering experience in Power and Industrial projects (minimum 7 years with PE registration)
• Strong technical background in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundations for industrial facilities
• Demonstrated experience working in fast‑paced EPC or design‑build project environments
• Deep understanding of engineering, construction, and project execution principles
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to relocate to Omaha, Nebraska within 30 days
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Proficiency with industry‑standard structural analysis software, including:
• AutoCAD
• STAAD.Pro
• RISA
• Enercalc or similar tools
• Familiarity with 3D design and visualization platforms such as Navisworks
• Experience supporting large capital industrial or power generation projects
• Strong understanding of project risk, constructability, and field execution challenges

Why Zachry Engineering

• High‑impact technical leadership role on complex Power and Industrial facilities
• Opportunity to mentor and shape the development of junior engineers
• Direct collaboration with construction and project leadership teams
• Stable, long‑term project portfolio with a respected EPC organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package