Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

PTO & parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness allowance

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Pless, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead complex projects and grow the office.

You will mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and guide projects from concept through completion while actively contributing to design. Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 10+ years of structural experience, and a track record in steel and concrete design across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering; PE license; 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience managing projects and leading teams with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective client and team relationships.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures, including low- to mid-rise buildings with shallow foundation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of structural systems for new, renovated, and adaptive reuse projects across multiple market sectors.
• Manage structural engineering projects and lead project teams, ensuring successful delivery through compliance with applicable codes, client requirements, budgets, schedules, and Bennett & Pless QA/QC standards.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other project partners throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Perform site visits, structural assessments, investigations, and construction milestone reviews.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and quality reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Multi-market experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Bennett & Pless, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead complex projects and grow the office.

You will mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and guide projects from concept through completion while actively contributing to design. Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 10+ years of structural experience, and a track record in steel and concrete design across multiple markets.