Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Atlanta office and play a key role in its continued growth. You will lead diverse structural projects, mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and help expand Bennett & Pless’ presence in the market.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading projects and teams while remaining actively involved in structural design. You will work across varied materials and markets, guide project decisions, and lead projects from concept through construction.

About Bennett & Pless

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets, including manufacturing, industrial, commercial, education, public, and adaptive reuse. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Direct structural design across multiple projects and clients, guiding project teams and drawing on technical specialists for complex issues.
• Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations while balancing competing priorities.
• Apply broad knowledge of structural materials and design principles to guide design decisions across varied project types.
• Lead client and project-team meetings, communicate recommendations clearly, and make sound decisions 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 focus 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop engineers and designers, delegating design work and drawing on technical specialists when needed.
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with broad exposure to structural materials and project types.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects for multiple clients, including scheduling, resource allocation, competing priorities, and project deadlines.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence 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 a coordinated, high-quality construction document package.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Join Bennett & Pless

We believe growth and culture go hand in hand.

As Bennett & Pless continues to grow, experienced engineers have opportunities to expand their influence, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of the organization. We invest in our people through meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed together.

Benefits & Flexibility

• 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

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, continue growing professionally, and make an impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.