Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett & Pless Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Company-paid medical, dental, and VIS

401(k) matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness allowance

Career and leadership development

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Atlanta office and drive growth across varied markets. You will lead hands-on design, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with multiple teams from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of structural experience, strong proficiency in design software, and a track record in cross-market projects. This role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and client coordination.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Licensure or progression toward PE preferred.
• Strong technical design and production capabilities.
• Experience with steel, concrete, and masonry design.
• Ability to review drawings, calculations and models QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on structural design, analysis and production for large-scale projects.
• Design structural systems using steel, concrete and masonry for low- to mid-rise structures.
• Develop and check structural models and mentor junior engineers.
• QA/QC reviews of calculations, models and drawings; coordinate with PMs.
• Lead projects from concept through construction and manage deadlines.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentor junior engineers

Effective communication

Tools

ETABS

RISA Suite

SAFE

SAP

Bentley RAM

EnerCalc

Adapt

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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ATLANTA Atlanta, GA, US

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Atlanta office and play a key role in its continued growth. You will work on diverse large scale structural projects, mentor engineers and help expand Bennett & Pless' presence in the market.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex projects and multiple teams. You will work across varied materials and markets, guide project decisions, and lead projects from concept through construction.

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets, including manufacturing, industrial, commercial, education, public, and adaptive reuse. With offices across the Southeast and Midwest, we combine the resources of a growing firm with a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing our people.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on structural design, analysis, and production for highly technical projects, including large-scale manufacturing and data center facilities.
• Design structural systems using steel, concrete, and masonry for low- to mid-rise structures.
• Develop and check structural computer models and support younger engineers in modeling and analysis.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of calculations, models, and drawings, including projects outside your own design team; identify concerns and work with project managers and engineers to resolve them.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, explain technical solutions, and strengthen team collaboration and technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to communicate technical recommendations and resolve design and coordination challenges.
• Manage multiple project assignments, tasks, and deadlines in a fast-paced team environment while delivering high-quality technical work.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience, with strong hands-on technical design and production capabilities.
• Structural design experience with steel, concrete, and masonry systems in low- to mid-rise structures.
• Proficiency with industry-standard structural analysis and design software, particularly CSI ETABS and the RISA Suite, and the ability to develop, check, and explain structural models. Relevant tools also include SAFE, SAP, Bentley RAM products, EnerCalc, Adapt, and Microsoft products.
• Ability to review drawings, calculations, and models for technical accuracy, perform QA/QC, and resolve issues collaboratively with project managers and engineers.
• Demonstrated team leadership and the ability to train and mentor junior engineers in structural analysis, modeling, and design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and bring assignments to completion.
• Self-directed approach, a solid technical foundation, and a willingness to listen, learn, and continuously improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project management and client management experience.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience with manufacturing, data centers, or large-scale structural projects.

We believe growth and culture go hand in hand.

As Bennett & Pless continues to grow, experienced engineers have opportunities to expand their influence, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of the organization. We invest in our people through meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed together.

Benefits & Flexibility

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Wellness allowance
• Career and leadership development opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, continue growing professionally, and make an impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.