Structural Project Engineer

Bennett & Pless Inc; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employee)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness allowance

Company retreat

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Dallas team.

The engineer will manage the full project cycle from design through completion, preparing analyses and drawings for supervisor review, and coordinating BIM/AutoCAD efforts across disciplines. Responsibilities include coordinating with architects, contractors, and internal teams to meet client expectations, while developing cost-effective design solutions for a variety of facilities and materials.

Qualifications

• PE or SE license required.
• 7-15 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with industry standard software (ETABS, SAFE, SAP, RAM, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, Tekla).
• Structural design across steel, concrete, masonry for low-mid rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead meetings with architects, contractors, and design teams.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, design calculations, and construction documents.
• Oversee drafting and review of BIM and AutoCAD plans to ensure design accuracy.
• Coordinate information across disciplines and external teams to meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Develop cost-effective and innovative design solutions and participate in proposals and RFIs.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

Microsoft Office

Bentley RAM

RISA

EnerCalc

Adapt

Tekla

Job description

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ATLANTA Full-Time Addison, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1317

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 have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our growing Dallas team. Engineer would be responsible for entire project cycle to include design, development, and project completion. The Engineer will prepare engineering analyses and drawings for review by the supervisor. Typical projects would range widely; from general commercial and mixed use facilities, industrial/manufacturing facilities, schools and higher education facilities, medical facilities, data centers and mission critical facilities; and specialty structures such as pipe supports, freestanding billboards/signs, and equipment foundations. Projects will include new structures, analysis/repair of existing damaged structures, and adaptive re-use of facilities for renovation and new functionality. Opportunities are available for site travel and client relationship management based upon growth and development.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships and lead meetings, serving as a liaison between architects, contractors, and design teams.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, design calculations, and construction documents, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Oversee drafting and review of BIM and AutoCAD plans to represent designs accurately.
• Coordinate information across disciplines and external teams to meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Develop cost-effective and innovative design solutions while participating in proposal and RFI preparation.
• Perform facility analyses, site reviews, and moderate design tasks for a variety of structural systems and materials.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as Revit, RISA, and ETABS for design and documentation.
• Contribute to Construction Administration (CA) tasks, including submittal reviews and field visits.
• Assist in securing new work and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Work collaboratively across offices to develop skills for leading larger and more complex projects.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• PE or SE License
• 7 - 15 years of experience required in structural engineering.
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to ETABS, SAFE, SAP, Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, Tekla, etc.
• Structural design experience utilizing different construction materials and structural systems; including but not limited to steel, concrete, and masonry design in low to mid-rise structures.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to completion.
• Must be a self-starter and always willing to listen, learn, and improve.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• Must demonstrate team leadership ability, and ability to train and mentor younger engineers.

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.