Structural Design Engineer

Bennett & Pless Inc; Oakland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Career development planning

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc. is seeking a full-time Design Engineer to join our Orlando team in Oakland, FL. You will design structural systems for diverse construction types across industries such as manufacturing, data centers, and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities include analysis, drawing development, and on-site construction observation. Qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree with 2–7 years of experience, proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; 2–7 years structural engineering experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge using Revit and/or AutoCAD; EIT preferred
• Strong communication skills; self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for a variety of construction types and industries
• Perform analysis of existing structures and develop design calculations
• Create drawings/specifications for construction in compliance with codes
• Coordinate with project team and participate in meetings
• Engage with clients to expand business relationships

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

RAM Structural Systems

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

RAM Elements

TEKLA

Job description

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Full-Time Oakland, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1297

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets. 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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time, Design Engineer to join our growing Orlando team. This position will design structural systems for a variety of construction types, in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, industrial and parking.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Project Manager/Engineer of Record in the development of project design, calculations, and developing assessment reports
• Performs analysis of existing structures
• Develop drawings or specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations
• Assists in project coordination and meetings with the internal and external team members
• Reviews project submittals and shop drawings
• Visits projects during construction to learn construction practices and to provide on-site construction observation
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem solving
• 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 RAM Structural Systems, ETBAS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and TEKLA
• Shares information across all disciplines to confirm deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established quality standards

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 2-7 years of structural engineering experience preferred; Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is a plus.

• Proficient knowledge and experience using Revit and/or AutoCAD
• EIT preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. 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
• 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.