Entry-level Structural Engineer - Safety

Brief Description

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering services in civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Our Safety Practice is dedicated to advancing fall protection, developing smarter, safer, and more effective solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking an Entry-level Structural Engineer for our Safety team. This position involves analyzing, designing, planning, and creating structural components and systems for fall protection designs for LJB clients.

Essential Functions

• Document structural systems in existing industrial/commercial/institutional facilities.
• Develop design skills for complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Analyze building components supporting fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Prepare calculations detailing engineering design.
• Use Revit and other CAD software to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents.
• Access locations at height, climb ladders/scaffolding, use personal fall protection systems, and wear additional personal protective equipment, as required, in different types of environments.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training initiatives, including seminars, professional publications, and in-house systems/management training (LJB provided).

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Willingness to travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US-based locations (50 to 75% travel).
• Understanding/Training in OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering required; degree with structural emphasis required.
• New graduate to 3+ years of engineering experience, possessing knowledge and experience in the design of structural engineering projects (fall protection preferred).
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred), RAM or other structural analysis software experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359.

Core Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to perform duties.
• Must meet the weight capacity of design perimeters of fall protection systems (between 130 to 310 lbs.).
• Understands the exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.

Why Join LJB?

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience designing practical fall protection solutions that help keep workers safe across a variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional environments. You will work alongside experienced structural engineering professionals, develop technical expertise through real project exposure, and build a strong foundation for long-term growth within LJB’s Safety team.

Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000-80,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000-80,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Schedule

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Benefits

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