Staff Engineer

Bennett & Pless Inc•Raleigh, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a full-time, entry-level Structural Staff Engineer to join our growing team out of our Raleigh office. This position will design structures, structural elements, or structural systems for a variety of project types, including manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, historical, public sector, adaptive reuse, and renovations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 0-2 years of related experience or Master’s in Civil Engineering.
Strong communication skills are required.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. A willingness to take on additional responsibilities presented.
Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

BIM training or experience a plus.
EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs analysis of existing structures.
Develops drawings and specifications for use during construction and confirms compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
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 TEKLA Structural Designer, RAM Structural Systems, ETABS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and RISA.
Creates and reviews drawings, submittals, and structural documents.
Shares information across all disciplines to confirm deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established quality standards.