Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects, Mentor Teams

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Bennett & Pless, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead key projects and mentor engineers from concept through construction.

You will guide clients, coordinate teams, and shape design decisions across varied markets while maintaining technical excellence and client satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders, with opportunities to expand the firm’s presence in the Southeast and Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor engineers and designers.
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with structural design software and BIM tools; modeling help may be limited.

Responsibilities

• Direct structural design across multiple projects and clients, guiding project teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations.
• Apply broad knowledge of structural materials and design principles to guide decisions.
• Lead client and project-team meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review drawings, calculations, specifications, and BIM deliverables to ensure high-quality packages.
• Oversee construction administration, including RFIs and shop drawings.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers, prepare proposals and support client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship

Structural design

Mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Job description

Bennett & Pless, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead key projects and mentor engineers from concept through construction.

You will guide clients, coordinate teams, and shape design decisions across varied markets while maintaining technical excellence and client satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders, with opportunities to expand the firm’s presence in the Southeast and Midwest.