Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager

BPL Enclosure • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Bennett & Pless is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join its Atlanta office and contribute to its continued growth. The role leads diverse structural projects, mentors engineers and designers, strengthens client relationships, and supports the firm’s market presence. It combines project and team leadership with active involvement in structural design across varied materials and markets, guiding projects from concept through construction.

The position directs structural design across projects and clients; oversees project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations; and leads client and project-team meetings. It reviews drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and BIM deliverables, and oversees construction administration activities such as RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and site observations. The role also includes mentoring, proposal preparation, and collaboration with internal and external teams.

Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions for more than 60 years in manufacturing, industrial, commercial, education, public, and adaptive reuse markets. The company describes its culture as collaborative, technically excellent, and committed to developing its people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop engineers and designers, delegate design work, and draw on technical specialists when needed.
• At least 7 years of progressive structural engineering experience with broad exposure to structural materials and project types.
• Ability to manage multiple projects for multiple clients, including scheduling, resource allocation, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead meetings, explain recommendations, make sound decisions, and coordinate internal and external project teams.
• Broad understanding of structural design principles and materials, with the ability to review drawings and recognize coordinated, high-quality construction document packages.
• General familiarity with structural design software and BIM tools, including the ability to review models and support coordination; advanced hands-on modeling expertise is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in structural engineering or related advanced coursework.
• Experience with manufacturing, data centers, and mission-critical facilities; project-type knowledge can be developed through training.
• Familiarity with Revit, ACC/BIM 360, and Bluebeam Studio for model review, drawing review, and coordination.
• Interest in learning and applying AI tools to structural engineering workflows.
• Experience with project financial management, proposal writing, business development, or client growth; these skills can be developed through training.

Responsibilities

• Direct structural design across multiple projects and clients, guide project teams, and involve technical specialists in complex issues.
• Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations while balancing competing priorities.
• Apply knowledge of structural materials and design principles to guide decisions across varied project types.
• Lead client and project-team meetings, clearly communicate recommendations, and serve as the primary structural project contact.
• Review drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and BIM deliverables to ensure coordinated, high-quality construction document packages.
• Direct engineers and designers rather than focusing on hands-on modeling.
• Oversee construction administration, including RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and site observations, coordinating technical input from the project team.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers.
• Prepare proposals and collaborate with internal and external teams to support client relationships and successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness allowance
• Career and leadership development opportunities
• Meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior