Entry-level Structural Engineer - Safety

About the Role

LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Within our Safety Practice, we are committed to advancing fall protection—addressing every component of a fall protection program: engineering, procedures, training, and compliance. We are looking for an Entry-level Structural Engineer to analyze, design, plan, and create structural components and systems to achieve fall protection designs for our clients.

Essential Functions

• Ability to document structural systems in existing industrial/commercial/institutional facilities.
• Develops the ability to design complex fall protection systems using fundamental structural engineering principles.
• Analysis of building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Prepares calculations detailing engineering design.
• Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• Assists with the preparation of construction documents.
• Ability to 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.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completing various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training (LJB provided).

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 up 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.

Pay

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