Structural Designer

About the role

LJ Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Structural Designer to join our Engineering Department. This role is critical to the safety and efficiency of our operations, focusing on the design and analysis of heavy-duty structures used in aggregate processing, bulk material handling, and mining.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous structural calculations and 3D modeling for steel support structures, including long-span conveyors, transfer towers, and equipment foundations.
• Design and optimize chutes and feeders, accounting for material flow dynamics, impact forces, and the integration of wear-resistant liners.
• Analyze structures for dynamic loading conditions, specifically those supporting vibrating screens, crushers, and reciprocating feeders.
• Conduct occasional field inspections of existing structures to identify corrosion, fatigue, or structural failures and develop prioritized repair/reinforcement plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of structural design experience, specifically within the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Technical Proficiency: SolidWorks and/or Creo software.
• Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with bulk material handling systems (conveyors, feeders, bins, and hoppers).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental and vision for employee and dependents
• 401k with 3% company match
• Overtime after 8 hours
• PTO and vacation time