Residential Structural Design Engineer with BIM

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Company-paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness allowance

Career and leadership development

Job summary

Bennett & Pless is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Atlanta team, contributing from concept design through construction. You will prepare calculations, create drawings, and coordinate with in-staff engineers, BIM designers, and contractors on residential and other complex projects.

This role offers hands-on technical work, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow expertise in residential structural design within a values-driven, expanding firm in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of structural calculations and connection design.
• Basic Revit proficiency, including ability to modify projects after initial setup by a BIM designer.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for highly technical projects, including large-scale facilities.
• Use design software (Forte, Enercalc, RISA-3D, etc.) to design wood, steel and concrete systems.
• Prepare calculation packages, drawings, details, and technical documentation.
• Use Revit along with a drafting team to create coordinated construction documents.
• Coordinate with Senior engineers, BIM designers, and design team members to resolve design conditions.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration and site visits.
• Participate in design reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen technical skills.
• Work with increasing independence while contributing to the team’s quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Revit

Forte

Enercalc

RISA-3D

Job description

Bennett & Pless is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Atlanta team, contributing from concept design through construction. You will prepare calculations, create drawings, and coordinate with in-staff engineers, BIM designers, and contractors on residential and other complex projects.

This role offers hands-on technical work, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow expertise in residential structural design within a values-driven, expanding firm in the Southeast.