Project Engineer

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing structural engineering firm where your expertise will be valued! This role offers the chance to manage projects from concept to completion, working alongside a talented team dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. With a supportive culture that prioritizes employee development and work/life balance, you will thrive in an environment that encourages growth and innovation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, flexible schedules, and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible schedules including summer hours

Paid parental leave

Competitive compensation with annual bonus

Professional Development opportunities

Monthly wellness allowance

Annual company retreat

In-office snacks and beverages

Company-sponsored monthly events

Qualifications

• PE or SE License required with 5-10 years of project/design experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering analysis from design to final drawings.
• Coordinate with design teams and oversee drafting of plans.

Skills

Project Management

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Analytical Skills

Knowledge of Building Codes

Education

PE or SE License

5-10 years of project/design experience

Tools

Revit

RAM or Tekla Structural Designer

EnerCalc

Tedds

Microsoft Products

Job description

Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 61-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 9 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

What You Will Do:

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our growing Dallas team. The Engineer would be responsible for the entire project cycle to include design, development, and project completion. The Engineer will prepare engineering analyses and drawings for review by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare engineering analysis of projects from preliminary design to final drawings and calculations.
• Oversee and provide guidance on the drafting of plans to represent your design.
• Coordinate information from outside design teams and contractors.
• Review plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.
• Work with comments from supervisors and incorporate them into future projects to develop skills to lead future projects.
• Work within established time periods and deadlines.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarize yourself with and select appropriate standard details for projects.
• Markup, layout, and redline standard details for simple projects.
• Work in groups with engineers from various offices.
• Review and learn specifications for projects on which you are working.
• Review Construction Administration (CA) for projects on which you are working.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• PE or SE License.
• 5-10 years of project/design experience.
• Revit experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, RAM or Tekla Structural Designer, EnerCalc, and/or Tedds.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial building codes and applicable structural design code material references.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply them to the project.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, on multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to successful completion.
• Ability to produce adequate, understandable, organized calculations.
• Ability to prepare accurate calculations for all components on projects with supervision.
• Ability to prepare hand calculations and utilize computer programs to double-check and enhance your work.

What We Offer:

At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We’re a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are, and it’s our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.

As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.

If you are interested in a place where you can thrive and make a career at Bennett & Pless, come join our unique culture!

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employee Benefits:

• Employee-focused benefits package that includes: company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for the employee.
• Company-paid short-term & long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, including adoption.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive compensation with annual bonus.
• Flexible schedules including summer hours.
• Paid time off including floating holidays.
• Paid holidays.
• Monthly wellness allowance.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Engineers who obtain their PE while at B&P will receive a $2,500 bonus.
• Annual company retreat.
• In-office snacks and beverages.
• Company-sponsored monthly events, outings, and more!