Principal Engineer, Mechanical – Lead

Zachry Group

Lead Mechanical Engineer overseeing technical execution in EPC power generation projects. Responsible for design, specifications, and integration while mentoring engineering teams.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Mechanical Lead on EPC power projects, accountable for technical execution and deliverable quality
Lead mechanical design efforts and coordinate across disciplines, clients, and vendors
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; provide regular status updates and reports
Develop RFQ packages and lead technical bid evaluations with recommendation summaries
Review and approve vendor submittals for compliance with project specifications and industry codes
Develop technical scopes of work, job notes, and engineering deliverables
Conduct field walkdowns to gather data and support design validation
Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals and project planning
Participate in and lead client, vendor, and internal project meetings
Present technical information and resolve engineering issues or system challenges
Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques and procedures
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to engineers and project personnel
Supervise and review work of engineers and designers, as required
Ensure engineering documentation meets applicable standards; sign and seal work if licensed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
15+ years of experience in power generation or relevant industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, or heavy industrial EPC)
Strong expertise in rotating and static equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, and ASME pressure vessels
Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards for pressure vessels and piping systems
Experience specifying major power plant equipment (e.g., CTGs, STGs, HRSGs)
Proven experience working within an EPC project execution environment
Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project outcomes
Compliance with site-specific requirements, including drug/alcohol programs and safety policies
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience as Mechanical Lead on EPC combined cycle power plant projects
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and startup phases

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Serve as Mechanical Lead on EPC power projects, accountable for technical execution and deliverable quality
Lead mechanical design efforts and coordinate across disciplines, clients, and vendors
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; provide regular status updates and reports
Develop RFQ packages and lead technical bid evaluations with recommendation summaries
Review and approve vendor submittals for compliance with project specifications and industry codes
Develop technical scopes of work, job notes, and engineering deliverables
Conduct field walkdowns to gather data and support design validation
Prepare man-hour estimates for proposals and project planning
Participate in and lead client, vendor, and internal project meetings
Present technical information and resolve engineering issues or system challenges
Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques and procedures
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to engineers and project personnel
Supervise and review work of engineers and designers, as required
Ensure engineering documentation meets applicable standards; sign and seal work if licensed 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
15+ years of experience in power generation or relevant industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, chemical, or heavy industrial EPC)
Strong expertise in rotating and static equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, and ASME pressure vessels
Working knowledge of ASME codes and standards for pressure vessels and piping systems
Experience specifying major power plant equipment (e.g., CTGs, STGs, HRSGs)
Proven experience working within an EPC project execution environment
Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive project outcomes
Compliance with site-specific requirements, including drug/alcohol programs and safety policies
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience as Mechanical Lead on EPC combined cycle power plant projects
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong understanding of construction, commissioning, and startup phases Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior Design Engineer, Content Production Technology 🔥 9 hours ago NPR 1001 - 5000 📱 Media 🤝 Non-profit 🌍 Social Impact Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Design Engineer bridging design strategy and engineering execution within NPR’s Content Production Technology team. Collaborating closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Editorial teams to optimize workflows. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $125.6k - $140k / year 💰 $4.7M Grant on 2020-05 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer Senior Engineer – Integrated Plant Design 🔥 17 hours ago GE Vernova 10,000+ employees ⚡ Energy 🚀 Aerospace 🤖 Artificial Intelligence Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Engineer in Integrated Plant Design responsible for leading teams in nuclear reactor projects. Collaborating across disciplines to ensure design accuracy and performance in a remote environment. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $111.2k - $213.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer Senior Engineer – Integrated Plant Design 🔥 17 hours ago Switzerland Global Enterprise 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 🛍️ eCommerce Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Engineer leading nuclear plant design integration efforts at GE Hitachi. Responsible for engineering design support and multi-discipline team collaboration to advance reactor designs. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $111.2k - $213.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer Software Engineer, Design Systems 🔥 18 hours ago Assembled Products Corporation 51 - 200 🛒 Retail ⚡ Productivity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Software Engineer leading technical vision for design systems at Assembled. Collaborating to improve frontend quality and AI-assisted development workflows while influencing product decisions. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $160k - $270k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer D3.js JavaScript React TypeScript System Design Engineer 🔥 20 hours ago Summit Integrated Systems 51 - 200 🔧 Hardware 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings System Design Engineer responsible for AVL system documentation and design validation. Collaborating on projects to ensure reliable and scalable AVL solution implementation in Dallas/Ft. Worth. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $63k - $95k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer View More Mechanical Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringPower GenerationTechnical Scope DevelopmentVendor Compliance ReviewField WalkdownsMan-Hour EstimationTechnical Bid EvaluationEngineering DocumentationProject SchedulingBudget Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoordinationMentorshipProblem-Solving

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)