Mid-level Structural Engineer - Safety

About the role

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Serving clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries, the Safety practice focuses on fall protection, developing smarter, safer, and more effective solutions. The Mid-level Structural Engineer will work in the Charlotte, NC office, analyzing, designing, planning, and creating structural components and systems for fall protection design projects. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience designing practical fall protection solutions that help keep workers safe across industrial, commercial, and institutional environments, working alongside experienced structural engineering professionals and building a strong foundation for long‑term growth within LJB’s Safety team.

Responsibilities

• Documents existing conditions as needed to accommodate additions of fall protection systems, including fixed platforms, fall arrest anchorages, and horizontal lifelines.
• Analyzes building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold‑formed steel framing, and cast‑in‑place concrete.
• Develops a layout of fall protection systems to address customer needs and coordinate with the existing structure.
• Prepares calculations detailing engineering design.
• Assists with the preparation of construction documents.
• Coordinates with design staff to ensure accurate document and drawing production.
• Performs tasks within Revit and other CAD to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• May coordinate projects by communicating with clients regarding project issues and attending meetings.
• Maintains technical knowledge through completing various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in‑house systems/management training (LJB provided).
• Willingness to travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US‑based locations (50 to 75% travel).
• Understands/trains in OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering (degree with structural emphasis preferred).
• 5+ years of engineering experience (possessing knowledge and experience in the design of structural engineering projects and fall protection preferred).
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred).
• RAM or other structural analysis software experience.
• 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 exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledgeable of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1910 and ANSI Z359.

Skills

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

Pay

Salary Range: $106,000 - $140,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.