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Full-Time Charlotte, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1329

Build Your Future with Our Growing Charlotte Team

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Charlotte office and play a key role in its continued growth. You'll lead complex and 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. At Bennett & Pless, Project Managers continue to do the engineering work they enjoy while building client relationships, mentoring engineers, and leading projects from concept through completion.

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

• Lead the design and analysis of structural systems for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects across multiple market sectors.
• Manage structural engineering projects and lead project teams, ensuring successful delivery through compliance with applicable codes, client requirements, budgets, schedules, and Bennett & Pless QA/QC standards.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other project partners throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Perform site visits, structural assessments, investigations, and construction milestone reviews.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and quality reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience managing structural engineering projects, leading project teams, and successfully balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective client and team relationships.
• Experience designing steel and concrete structures, including low- to mid-rise buildings with shallow foundation systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and structural analysis/modeling software used in the design of building structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with masonry, high wind/seismic design, wood design, and/or other specialized structural systems.
• Experience supporting business development through proposal development, technical content, or responses to RFQs/RFPs.

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.

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

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.

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.