Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Structural Project Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with the market concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, transportation, and industrial development at levels from entry-level design engineer through senior project lead. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring centers, anchored by firms like Jacobs Engineering, Kimley-Horn, and Gresham Smith that maintain long-term Georgia offices. Bridge rehabilitation, mixed-use urban development, and port-adjacent industrial projects are the sub-areas driving the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Atlanta 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
- Direct structural design across multiple projects and clients, guiding project teams and drawing on technical specialists for complex issues.
- Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations while balancing competing priorities.
- Apply broad knowledge of structural materials and design principles to guide design decisions across varied project types.
- Lead client and project-team meetings, communicate recommendations clearly, and make sound decisions as the primary structural project contact.
- Review drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and BIM deliverables to ensure coordinated, high-quality construction document packages; direct engineers and designers rather than focus on hands-on modeling.
- Oversee construction administration, including RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and site observations, coordinating technical input from the project team.
- Lead and mentor engineers and designers, prepare proposals, and collaborate with internal and external teams to support client relationships and successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop engineers and designers, delegating design work and drawing on technical specialists when needed.
- 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with broad exposure to structural materials and project types.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects for multiple clients, including scheduling, resource allocation, competing priorities, and project deadlines.
- Strong client-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead meetings, explain recommendations, make sound decisions, and coordinate internal and external project teams.
- Broad understanding of structural design principles and materials, with the ability to review drawings and recognize a coordinated, high-quality construction document package.
- General familiarity with structural design software and BIM tools, including the ability to review models and support coordination; advanced hands-on modeling expertise is not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in structural engineering or related advanced coursework.
- Experience with manufacturing, data centers, and mission-critical facilities. Specific project-type knowledge can be developed through training.
- Familiarity with Revit, ACC/BIM 360, and Bluebeam Studio for model review, drawing review, and coordination. Additional technical and software training can be provided.
- Interest in learning and applying AI tools to structural engineering workflows.
- Project financial management, proposal writing, business development, or client growth experience. Financial and business development skills can be developed through training.
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.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Atlanta 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
- Direct structural design across multiple projects and clients, guiding project teams and drawing on technical specialists for complex issues.
- Manage project scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, quality, and client expectations while balancing competing priorities.
- Apply broad knowledge of structural materials and design principles to guide design decisions across varied project types.
- Lead client and project-team meetings, communicate recommendations clearly, and make sound decisions as the primary structural project contact.
- Review drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and BIM deliverables to ensure coordinated, high-quality construction document packages; direct engineers and designers rather than focus on hands-on modeling.
- Oversee construction administration, including RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and site observations, coordinating technical input from the project team.
- Lead and mentor engineers and designers, prepare proposals, and collaborate with internal and external teams to support client relationships and successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop engineers and designers, delegating design work and drawing on technical specialists when needed.
- 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with broad exposure to structural materials and project types.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects for multiple clients, including scheduling, resource allocation, competing priorities, and project deadlines.
- Strong client-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead meetings, explain recommendations, make sound decisions, and coordinate internal and external project teams.
- Broad understanding of structural design principles and materials, with the ability to review drawings and recognize a coordinated, high-quality construction document package.
- General familiarity with structural design software and BIM tools, including the ability to review models and support coordination; advanced hands-on modeling expertise is not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in structural engineering or related advanced coursework.
- Experience with manufacturing, data centers, and mission-critical facilities. Specific project-type knowledge can be developed through training.
- Familiarity with Revit, ACC/BIM 360, and Bluebeam Studio for model review, drawing review, and coordination. Additional technical and software training can be provided.
- Interest in learning and applying AI tools to structural engineering workflows.
- Project financial management, proposal writing, business development, or client growth experience. Financial and business development skills can be developed through training.
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.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural project engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Professional Engineer license or documented eligibility for reciprocal licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or ETABS
- Demonstrated experience managing project deliverables, schedules, and client communication
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, and ACI or AISC design standards relevant to Georgia projects
- Experience coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and local Georgia permitting authorities
Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural project engineer in Georgia?
The path begins with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and accumulating supervised experience under a licensed Professional Engineer. Georgia licensure is issued by the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the PE exam after the experience threshold is met. Most firms expect candidates to be actively working toward or holding their Georgia PE before advancing into independent project engineering roles.
How much do structural project engineers make in Georgia?
Structural project engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $84,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,850 for the lowest 10% to over $153,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire structural project engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring structural project engineers in Georgia right now include MK Consulting, EPPSTEIN UHEN ARCHITECTS, and JQOL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's combination of a busy Atlanta metro, active Savannah port expansion, and ongoing state infrastructure investment keeps demand steady across consulting engineering firms, construction managers, and public-sector agencies.
Which Georgia cities have the most structural project engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Buford, and Kennesaw have the most structural project engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its concentration of engineering consultancies, commercial developers, and GDOT-related infrastructure work, while Savannah's port expansion and industrial growth have made it a rising secondary hub, and Augusta draws openings tied to federal facilities and regional construction activity.
Are there remote structural project engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited. Structural project engineering is heavily tied to site visits, client coordination, and hands-on document review, which keeps most roles on-site or hybrid. About 50% of structural project engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that do offer flexibility typically involve the early design and calculation phases rather than construction administration or field work.
How can I get hired as a structural project engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or staff engineer role at a mid-size Georgia consulting firm, where new graduates handle calculations and drafting under PE supervision while building toward their own licensure. Firms like Kimley-Horn and Gresham Smith run structured new-graduate programs in their Atlanta and Savannah offices. Candidates who have passed the FE exam, completed a relevant internship in Georgia, and hold an EIT designation stand out. Adjacent roles such as project assistant or CAD technician within a structural team also provide a realistic bridge into full engineering responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and other Georgia markets. Find roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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