Design Engineer I

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 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. 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 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. What You Will Do We are looking for a full-time, Design Engineer to join our growing Dallas team. This position will design structural systems for a variety of construction types, in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial, industrial and parking. Responsibilities Work directly with Project Manager/Engineer of Record in the development of project design, calculations, and developing assessment reports Performs analysis of existing structures Develop drawings or specifications for use during construction and ensures all projects comply with applicable codes and regulations Assists in project coordination and meetings with the internal and external team members Reviews project submittals and shop drawings Visits projects during construction to learn construction practices and to provide on-site construction observation Organise field data to facilitate analysis and problem solving 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 RAM Structural Systems, ETBAS, SAFE, SAP, RAM Elements, and TEKLA Shares information across all disciplines to confirm deliverables are compliant with client expectations and established quality standards Qualifications What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0-2 years of related experience or Master's in Civil Engineering Proficient knowledge and experience using Revit and/or AutoCAD EIT preferred. Skills And Competencies Strong communication skills are required. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities presented. Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bennett & Pless, Inc.