Staff Engineer

Bennett & Pless, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA & FSA

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Wellness allowance

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Company retreat

Job summary

Bennett & Pless, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a full-time, entry-level Structural Staff Engineer to join our team. You will design structures and systems for manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, historical, and renovation projects.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, prepare drawings, perform calculations, and ensure code compliance across multiple project types. The role offers growth opportunities and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0-2 years of related experience or Master's in Civil Engineering.
• BIM training or experience a plus.
• EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of existing structures.
• Develops drawings and specifications for construction and confirms compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Interacts with higher level engineers and design technicians.
• Attends client, architect, and contractor meetings.
• Learns to engage with potential clients to expand business relationships.
• Performs calculations per design specifications and industry standards.
• Utilizes Structural Design Software, such as TEKLA Structural Designer, RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and RISA.
• Creates and reviews drawings, submittals, and structural documents.
• Shares information across all disciplines to confirm deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

TEKLA Structural Designer

RAM Structural Systems

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

RAM Elements

RISA

BIM

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 10 consecutive years as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Sarasota. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of new facilities, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 11 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

Who We Are

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 10 consecutive years as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, and Sarasota. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of new facilities, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 11 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a full-time, entry-level Structural Staff Engineer to join our growing team out of our Raleigh office. This position will design structures, structural elements, or structural systems for a variety of project types, including manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, historical, public sector, adaptive reuse, and renovations.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of existing structures.
• Develops drawings and specifications for use during construction and confirms compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Interacts with higher level engineers and design technicians.
• Attends client, architect, and contractor meetings.
• Learns to engage with potential clients to expand business relationships.
• Performs calculations per design specifications and industry standards.
• Utilizes Structural Design Software, such as TEKLA Structural Designer, RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and RISA.
• Creates and reviews drawings, submittals, and structural documents.
• Shares information across all disciplines to confirm deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established quality standards.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 0-2 years of related experience or Master’s in Civil Engineering.
• BIM training or experience a plus.
• EIT preferred.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. A willingness to take on additional responsibilities presented.
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team.

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
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Flexible schedules, including summer hours
• 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.