Project Engineer at Bennett & Pless in Nashville, TN

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our growing team out of our Nashville, TN office. Engineer would be responsible for entire project cycle to include design, development, and project completion. This role will prepare engineering analyses and drawings for review by their leader.

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships and lead meetings with architects and contractors to ensure project success
• Secure new work from existing clients and contribute to proposal and RFI development
• Provide technical expertise and oversee the preparation of design calculations, construction documents, and submittals
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary information to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for projects designed by others, when required

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• PE or SE License
• BS w/ PE, MS w/ PE and / or SE
• 5 to 10 years experience in building design
• Active Professional Engineer license, possibly in multiple states
• Seismic experience required
• Experience in Revit
• Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to completion.
• Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Be self motivated and able to work within a team structure and independently.
• Be willing to take ownership of all work performed.

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.