Project Engineer II

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 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.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• PE or SE License
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 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
• 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.