Senior-level Structural Engineer - Safety

Help create safer work environments with a national leader in fall protection design. Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Our Safety Practice professionals are deeply committed to advancing fall protection, developing smarter, safer, and more effective solutions that address every component of a fall protection program—engineering, procedures, training, and compliance.

About the role

As a Senior-level Structural Engineer in our Charlotte, North Carolina office, you will analyze, design, plan, and fabricate structural components and systems while leading fall protection projects for LJB clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal teams to complete projects by creating plans, setting priorities, and deadlines.
• Perform QC reviews and oversight of project calculations and deliverables.
• Analyze building components used to support fall protection systems, including structural steel framing, cold-formed steel framing, and cast-in-place concrete.
• Develop layouts of fall protection systems to address customer needs and coordinate with existing structures.
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents for the installation of fall protection systems.
• Perform tasks within Revit and other CAD software to execute assigned engineering tasks.
• Prepare calculations detailing engineering design.
• Coordinate projects by communicating with clients regarding project issues and attending meetings.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training initiatives, seminars, professional publications, and in-house systems/management training.
• Travel (overnight stays based on supported projects) to various US-based locations.
• Analyze situations to identify ways to improve efficiency.
• React quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• ERP experience required; Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Understand and apply OSHA/ANSI fall protection standards.
• Pass background checks, drug tests, and MVR checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, or mechanical engineering with structural emphasis (master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of engineering experience, with knowledge in the design of structural engineering projects (fall protection experience preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• CAD experience (Revit and Bluebeam preferred).
• Experience with RAM, STRAP, or other structural analysis software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as OSHA 1926 and ANSI Z359.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse worksites in different types of weather and perform duties requiring bending, climbing, stretching, reaching, and leaning.
• 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 up to 50 pounds at a time.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000 based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Why Join LJB?

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. 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.