Who We Are:

Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 60-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 7 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 8 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 Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team out of our Nashville office. In this role you would:

• Lead or perform the design of structural elements and systems for a variety of project types, in different industries such as manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, towers, signs, historical, adaptive reuse, and renovations. 
• Lead or perform analysis of existing structures. Develop drawings or specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Lead as a structural expert for forensic and litigation support projects. Determine cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations. Develop investigation reports and renovation solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with clients, attending client, architect, and contractor meetings, reviewing structural documentation, managing, and supervising/mentoring junior staff.
• Preparing design calculations and managing the preparation of the construction documents, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, performing site reviews, and preparing RFI responses.
• Coordinating information across all disciplines to ensure deliverables are compliant with client expectations and Bennett & Pless quality levels.
• Performing QA/QC of work performed by others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to completion.
• Mentors and provides oversight to engineering team.
• If assigned a supervisory role, is responsible for the learning, professional development, and growth of the assigned team.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• 15 plus years’ minimum experience in structural engineering.
• Professional license is required.
• Seismic experience is required.
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.
• Project management experience/ability is required.
• Structural design experience utilizing different construction materials and structural systems; including but not limited to wood, steel, load-bearing light gage steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and masonry design in low to mid-rise structures.
• Working knowledge of Revit is preferred
• Client management experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be a self-starter and always willing to listen, learn and improve.
• Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• Must demonstrate team leadership ability.

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 for mothers and fathers
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401(k) matching
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Flexible schedules, including summer hours
• Annual 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.

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