Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to spearhead business growth in Dallas. This role combines technical engineering with business development, offering a unique opportunity to influence the firm's trajectory. You will engage in hands-on engineering while fostering client relationships and identifying new market opportunities. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and employee development, where your contributions will significantly impact exciting projects. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive environment, this position is tailored for you.

Benefits

Company-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Health savings accounts

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Company retreat

Monthly wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering design with a successful project execution track record.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required; Structural Engineer (SE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through client relationship building and proposal development.
• Oversee engineering projects and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bentley RAM

RISA

EnerCalc

Adapt

ETABS

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Bennett & Pless is a well-established structural engineering firm with a 60-year history of delivering high-quality engineering services. We specialize in niche markets and provide a full range of services, from assessment, design, and consulting to clients across the U.S. for new and existing facilities. As the largest single-discipline structural engineering firm in the South, we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, having received this distinction for eight consecutive years. Our collaborative team of engineers is known for its technical expertise and commitment to delivering practical, efficient solutions at every project stage. It’s a great place for a structural engineer to grow a career.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to help start our new Dallas office. This position presents a unique opportunity for a technical engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset seeking a blend of technical and business development responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the growth of our business, balancing hands-on structural engineering work with strategic involvement in client relationship building, proposal development, and market opportunity identification. This position is designed for an engineer ready to take the next step by driving both project success and business growth while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities:

Business Development & Client Management

• Apply technical knowledge and expertise to prepare proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Partner with the Bennett & Pless marketing team and market sector leaders for materials as needed for the local market and identified industry events.
• Secure new work from existing clients in various markets.
• Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to expanding Bennett & Pless’s client base in the market.
• Develop new and maintain existing strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders through project communications and securing new work.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and networking events to promote Bennett & Pless.
• Serve as the project engineer/manager on engineering projects:
• Oversee the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and project schedules with support from internal staff.
• Coordinate information across all disciplines to ensure deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established organizational quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
• Perform engineering work on small engineering projects including design calculations and oversee the preparation of construction documents, reviewing BIM and AutoCAD renderings, and submittals as required.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for local projects.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Revit is preferred.
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc. Experience with ETABS and/or Tekla Structural Designer is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required, Structural Engineer (SE) is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in the AEC industry doing engineering design with a successful track record of project execution.
• 3+ years of related business development or client management experience.
• Successful track record of delivering a variety of engineering projects.
• Must be a self-starter and always willing to listen, learn and improve.
• Team leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining ongoing communication with leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new clients or develop long-term relationships.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – ability to be the spokesperson for the organization.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Established network within the Dallas A/E/C industry.

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.

We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

• Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee
• Health savings and flex spending accounts
• Group short-term & long-term disability; life and A&D insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Company retreat

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.