Residential Structural Design Engineer for High-End Homes

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Company-paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k) matching

Paid time off & parental leave

Wellness allowance

Career and leadership development

Job summary

Bennett & Pless, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Loudoun team and support the structural design of custom high-end residential projects.

You will contribute from concept through construction, preparing calculations and drawings, and coordinating with in-house engineers, BIM designers, architects, and contractors. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, collaboration, and growth in residential structural design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with residential building codes and wood design (IRC/NDS).
• Working knowledge of structural calculations and wood framing connections.
• Basic Revit proficiency and ability to modify projects after setup by BIM designer.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for high-end residential projects.
• Apply residential building codes and wood-design standards.
• Use Forte, Enercalc, RISA-3D, and other software to design wood, steel, and concrete systems.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, details, and technical docs.
• Use Revit with drafting team to create coordinated construction documents.
• Coordinate with senior engineers, BIM designers, and residential design team to resolve conditions.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration and site visits.
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Work with increasing independence while collaborating with the team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Forte

Enercalc

RISA-3D

Revit

Job description

Bennett & Pless, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Loudoun team and support the structural design of custom high-end residential projects.

You will contribute from concept through construction, preparing calculations and drawings, and coordinating with in-house engineers, BIM designers, architects, and contractors. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, collaboration, and growth in residential structural design.