Structural Project Engineer

Bennett & Pless Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Bennett & Pless Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the full project cycle—from design to completion—on buildings and structures. You will prepare analyses and drawings for review by your leader, coordinating with architects, contractors, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Applicants should have 5–10 years of building design experience, a PE license (SE preferred), and proficiency in Revit and Bentley/RISA software. EOR duties may apply on some projects.

Qualifications

• PE license required; SE license preferred.
• 5–10 years in building design.
• Active engineer license in multiple states may be required.
• Seismic design experience required.
• Experience with Revit and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead meetings with architects and contractors.
• Secure new work from existing clients and contribute to proposals and RFIs.
• Provide technical design calculations, construction documents, and submittals.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary information to meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for projects as needed.

Skills

PE license

BS/MS with PE

Seismic experience

Revit

RAM

RISA

EnerCalc

Adapt

Multi-state licensure

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS with PE

Tools

Bentley RAM

RISA

EnerCalc

Adapt

Job description

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NASHVILLE Full-Time Nashville, TN, US

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 exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our growing team out of our Nashville, TN office. Engineer would be responsible for entire project cycle to include design, development, and project completion. This role will prepare engineering analyses and drawings for review by their leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and lead meetings with architects and contractors to ensure project success
• Secure new work from existing clients and contribute to proposal and RFI development
• Provide technical expertise and oversee the preparation of design calculations, construction documents, and submittals
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary information to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for projects designed by others, when required

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• PE or SE License
• BS w/ PE, MS w/ PE and / or SE
• 5 to 10 years experience in building design
• Active Professional Engineer license, possibly in multiple states
• Seismic experience required
• Experience in Revit
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to completion.
• Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Be self motivated and able to work within a team structure and independently.
• Be willing to take ownership of all work performed.

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.