Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Loudoun office and play a key role in its continued growth. You will lead 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. You will work across varied materials and markets, guide project decisions, and lead projects from concept through construction. About Bennett & Pless 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, renovations, adaptive reuse, and existing-building projects.
• Manage structural engineering projects and project teams, including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Design and review structural systems using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry/CMU, wood, and other applicable materials.
• Participate in project meetings as structural project manager; communicate design recommendations, schedules and make sound project decisions.
• Prepare and review calculations, construction documents, specifications, technical reports, and BIM deliverables.
• Lead construction administration, including RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, site observations, and site visits.
• Mentor engineers and designers while supporting proposals, client development, and strategic market growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, build and maintain strong relationships, and communicate clearly with clients, external project teams, and internal team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines, and mentor and develop engineers.
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including projects involving K-12 schools, adaptive reuse, and office/commercial buildings
• Proven project management and project-team leadership experience, including scheduling, resource allocation, meeting deadlines, and quality control review.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the confidence to lead meetings and make sound decisions.
• Broad structural design experience across multiple materials.
• Basic Revit proficiency, including viewing model and using model for coordination with other disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in structural engineering or related advanced coursework.
• Experience with life sciences, manufacturing, data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other strategic markets.
• Familiarity with ACC/BIM 360, which includes model review, clash detection, and coordination workflows, and with Bluebeam Studio
• Basic understanding of AI tools and their application to structural engineering workflows, with an interest in developing Bennett & Pless’ use of AI to advance structural engineering.
• Business development, proposal writing, client growth, and project financial management experience.

Why Join Bennett & Pless 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. Benefits & Flexibility

• 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
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.