Engineering Standards Specialist

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 9 consecutive years as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas, Knoxville, Loudoun, 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 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base. 

What You Will Do: 

We are looking for a full-time Engineering Standards Specialist in our Atlanta, Raleigh, or Nashville office. As a key contributor to our Quality Assurance Program, you will report directly to the Director of Quality Assurance and play a pivotal role in advancing company-wide standardization, efficiency, and quality.  Your primary focus will be on developing engineering standards, supporting committee-driven initiatives, and contributing to the creation of tools and resources that enhance quality and consistency across all offices.  As needed, you will also serve as a project engineer on large projects, performing engineering calculations, coordination, and detailing. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain engineering calculations and details to support growth of the Typical Detail Library
• Collaborate with the Software Committee to create and refine engineering software templates, design guides, and spreadsheets
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of drafting standards and Revit templates 
• Assist in the integration of advanced technology and automation into engineering workflows
• Participate in and support various committees that are part of the Quality Assurance Program, including the Quality Council, Software Committee, and BIM Committee
• Provide support and training to other staff via one-on-one demonstrations or scheduled presentations 

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 6+ years of experience in structural design of steel, concrete, CMU, and wood buildings
• Experience with engineering software (e.g., RAM, RISA, TSD, ETABS, Enercalc)
• Experience with Revit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Preferred Skills and Competencies: 

• Experience developing or maintaining engineering standards, templates, or libraries
• Technical writing ability consistent with engineering standards such as specifications and general notes
• Familiarity with automation and scripting in engineering workflows
• Interest in AI integration and technology-driven process improvement

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:

• Free 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.